Barbara J. Hunsley

ROCHESTER, IL – Barbara J. Hunsley, 77, passed away, June 1, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her sons.

She was born April 5, 1949, in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of Cecil and Audrey Ratliff.

Barb is survived by her husband, Lyle Hunsley, Taylorville; her daughter, Shelly Adams, Parker, Colorado, her sons, David Clemens, Waverly, and Mark (Erin) Clemens, Rochester; her step-daughter Lisa (Jeff) Bealmear, Goshen Indiana, her step-son Greg (Caroline) Hunsley, Flowery Branch Georgia; her grandchildren: Kylie, Abbey and Preston; her sister, Kay Engel; her sister-in-law, Mary Ratliff; several nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and her dog, Maggie.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bob Ratliff, her sister, Betty Winchester and her step-son Brent Hunsley.

Barb was a strong woman, a hard worker, and a fierce loyalist to her family. She enjoyed socializing with her friends and family, she loved to cook, bake, and travel with her sister Kay.

She owned her own small business in Cosmetology, dazzled the catering field with her organizational skills and gift of hospitality at LRS Web Solutions, and has been a good friend to many and will be remembered well and missed greatly.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held from 4PM PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview.

Memorial donations may be made to the Animal Protective League of Sangamon County.

Mott & Funeral Home in Athens assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com