Barbara A.

Eddings

Barbara A. Eddings, 88, of Hammond, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Eastview Healthcare, Sullivan, Illinois.

Barbara was born on December 8, 1937, in Decatur, the daughter of Russell W. and A. Lorraine Lewis Binns. She married Donald E. Eddings on March 6, 1970. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2015.

Survivors include her daughter: Cindy Kerns of Hammond, stepson: Brian Eddings of Georgia, granddaughters: Amanda (Jordan) Pfeifer and Katie Kerns both of Hammond, great-grandsons: Brentley Pfeifer and Hugh Pfeifer and sister-in-law: Barbara Binns Bryam of North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law: Chris Kerns and brother: William Binns.

Barbara worked in the office at the Decatur Auto Auction for many years. She was a member of the former Trueblood United Methodist Church of Decatur. Barbara enjoyed watching Disney movies, crocheting, baking, cooking and putting together puzzles.

Private family services will be held. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL assisting the family.

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