Barbara Lee (Cole) Hunter, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at her home of 63 years in Rochester, IL. Barbara was born in Shelby County to Lloyd and Mildred (Schwenker) Cole on June 2, 1938. She was raised on farms in and around Shelby County, Obed, IL. and Henton, IL, Barbara went to grade school in a one room school house in Obed, IL. and graduated from Moweaqua IL. High School. After her graduation, Barbara moved to Springfield, IL. for employment and met Carol Ray Hunter at Moonlight Gardens Skating Rink. They were married April 3, 1959. In addition to raising two children, Barbara ran a ceramic shop & taught ceramic classes in the basement of her home. In her earlier years Barbara enjoyed bowling with her husband and taking care of her children. In her later years she really enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barbara was a lifelong member of Rochester Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Carol Ray Hunter and her parents.

Barbara is survived by her son, Terry (Cathy) Hunter & daughter, Sherri (Henry) Dugger, grandchildren Melissa Hunter, Jacob (Stephanie) Hunter, Deanna (Jayme) Hlatky, Thomas Dugger, Rachael (Bill) Lube, Michael (Jamie) Dugger; and 14 great grandchildren; sisters Julia Ann Johnston and Patsy Marie Franz,; and brother, Larry Wilson Cole. Our mom, grandma and great grandma really enjoyed time with family and family really enjoyed time with her.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9:30 AM until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. Rochester, IL. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to the Central Illinois Foodbank, 1937 East Cook Street, Springfield, IL. 62703.

Wilson Park Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.