Barbara Jean Boyer, 89, of Festus died Sept. 17, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Boyer was a member of Sacred Heart Church and had worked as a bookkeeper for Festus Manor Nursing Center. She enjoyed ceramics, flower gardening and traveling. Born Nov. 30, 1931, in Bonne Terre, she was the daughter of the late Mae (Ferguson) Leftridge Striler and Roy Leftridge. She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Vernon Boyer.
She is survived by three sons: Mark Thomas (Stephanie) Boyer of De Soto, Rick (Karen) Boyer of Bloomsdale and Martin Boyer of Byrnes Mill; eight grandchildren: Sarah (Josh) Chamberlin, Tom (Heather) Boyer, Jake Boyer, Taylor Boyer, Robbie (Tammie) Ferguson, Joshua (Samantha) Boyer, Michayla Boyer and Dylan Boyer; seven great-grandchildren: Nolan Chamberlin, Brandon Chamberlin, Ashton Boyer, Reese Boyer, Jada Staat, Jaden Staat, and Mila Boyer.
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Homer (the late Rose) Leftridge and Dennis Striler; and a sister: Debbie Westerman.
A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.