Barbara Jean Rockey, 90, of Hiawatha, died Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016, at Maple Heights Nursing Home.

Barbara Jean Beryln was born June 28, 1926 in Columbus, NE, and grew up in the NE Kansas area where she attended schools in Hiawatha and Fairview.

She met and married the love of her life Wilbert Rockey.  They were blessed with six children.  Wilbert and Barbara moved from the farm to town in 1956 where she lived until she moved to Maple Heights where she spent the last 12 years.

Mrs. Rockey was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Hiawatha.

Survivors include three daughters:  Irena Lyon, Ruth (Tom) Black, both of Hiawatha, Christian (Dale) Buckingham of Warrensburg, MO; two sons:  Paul (Nancy) Rockey, Phil (Jacqueline) Rockey, both of Hiawatha; brother James Bashamp, sister Lorena Martin; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.  

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wilbert in 2015; son Kenneth (Butch) Rockey; a sister Mary Ayers; and granddaughter Amy Buckingham.

Funeral services are planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, December 11, at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, with Rev. Jacob Cloud officiating.  Private family interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Maple Heights Nursing Home which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com