Barbara Ghent Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara Ghent of Marion, Illinois, whose life came to an end on October 4, 2025 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Ghent to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Barbara may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Hendrickson and Juanita Hendrickson (King); and her brother Gary Hendrickson. She is survived by: her husband Jim Ghent; her sons, Jason Ghent and Jeremy Ghent; and her sister Carol Jeters (Ted). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home (900 N Court St, Marion, IL 62959). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
