Barbara M Stearns

October 14, 1932 - March 18, 2017

Barbara M. Stearns, 84, of New Castle, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2017 at The Waters of New Castle. She was born October 14, 1932 in Alpha KY, a daughter of the late Theodore and Arpha Marcum. Barbara married the love of her life, Murl L. Stearns on August 20, 1954 in Alpha, KY and later moved to New Castle. She was a past member of Davis Chapel Church in Alpha, KY and attended Park Place Community Church in New Castle. Barbara enjoyed her collection of classical music cd’s, books, crossword puzzles and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Stephen (wife: Shelly) Stearns of New Castle, Kimberly Stearns of New Castle and David (wife: Jenny) Stearns of Wilson, NC; grandchildren, Stephanie (husband: Seth) Lochmueller of Huntington, Rashelle Stearns of Fort Wayne and Kelsey Stearns (fiancé: Logan Celestino) of Wilson, NC; great-grandchild, Cyprus Paul Lochmueller; special caregivers, Cheryl Penticuff, Zena Russell, Tona Thalls and Casey Brockman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Murl L. Stearns (1984); four sisters, Sylvia McKinney, Madge Allen, Evelyn Perdue, Jean Raines and two brothers, Kenneth Marcum and Byron Marcum. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Seth Lochmueller officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. Family will receive friends from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be offered to the Henry County Pregnancy Care Center. You may leave the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Barbara Stearns.