Barbara J. Nickerson, of Rolling Prairie, IN, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at Settlers Place in LaPorte, Indiana.
She was born Aug. 2, 1923, in Rolling Prairie, the daughter of Robert Reese and Marie (Rice) Reese.
Barbara was a teacher at Rolling Prairie Elementary School for 28 years. She was a lifelong resident of the Rolling Prairie area and was a member of Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, the Lionettes, Indiana Retired Teachers Association and the National Education Association.
On March 25, 1943, in New Carlisle, IN, she married Robert Louis Nickerson, who preceded her in death Feb. 10, 2007.
She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Ann Webb of LaPorte, IN, and Dottie (Jim) Davis of LaPorte, IN; son, Terry (Joann) Nickerson of Rolling Prairie; seven grandchildren, Kathryn Austin, David Armstrong, Tonya Nickerson, Troy Nickerson, Amanda Davis, Sarah Huff, and Andrew Davis; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Barbara was preceded in death by both her parents and her sister, Dorothy Wheatbrook.
Family will receive friends Monday, Jan. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church. A life celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with Rev. Jo Ellyn Chadwick officiating. Interment will take place at Rolling Prairie Cemetery at a later date. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, 3444 E. U.S. 20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371.
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