Barbara Ann Braun, 58, of De Soto, formerly of Crystal City, died Nov. 4, 2017, at her home. Ms. Braun was a caseworker for the Division of Family Services in Hillsboro, and loved resale and thrift shops, reading and any sporting event. She especially loved spending time with her grandkids. Born Dec. 7, 1958, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late James and Edna (Biehle) Burch.
She is survived by two sons: Jeffery (Brandy) Braun and Brian Braun of Luebbering; two brothers: James “Mike” (Beth Mahn) Burch of Hillsboro and Paul Burch of Imperial; three grandchildren: Connor, Weston and Camden; and her significant other: Noble Richey of De Soto. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law: Chris Burch.
A memorial gathering is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Knights of Columbus, 9330 Hwy. 21, in Hillsboro. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.