Barbara Lee (Schreiner) Wendel

Barbara Lee Wendel, 91, of Jackson passed away peacefully on October 27, surrounded by family. Barbara was born October 2, 1933, in Jackson to Roy and Nellie Williams Schreiner. She worked at Florsheim shoes, where she met her husband, Bobby Wendel. She and Bobby were married on August 2, 1952, in Jackson. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2020. Barbara was a devoted member of New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson for 77 years. She and Bob could always be found there at the Saturday night service. She also spent many years volunteering in the nursery and toddler rooms. Barbara was a very caring woman. She devoted her life to taking care of kids in her home. Over the years, she watched many kids, including her grandkids and great grandkids who affectionately called her "Mawmaw Barb." Her house was warm, loving, and a favorite place to be. She loved to bake and will always be known by her family, the kids she watched, and her friends for her "pig" cookies. She also made the best angel food cake that she would deliver to those who were not well. To cherish her memory, Barbara leaves her son, Mike (Tandy) Wendel of Jackson; her daughter Kathy (David) Fadler of Jackson; 2 brothers, Ralph (Norma) Schreiner of Jackson, Jerry (Janet) Schreiner of Jackson; a sister, Judy (Charles) Huber of Jackson; 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death in by her husband Bobby Wendel; 2 brothers, Paul and Lynnwood Schreiner; and 4 sisters, Genni (Vernon) Davault, Dora Jean (Bob) Gerlach, Betty (Doris) Suedekum, and Mary (Paul) Biri. Barbara will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind, but we rest in the fact that she is in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The Rev. Jimmie Corbin will conduct the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. The family suggests that contributions be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Barbara's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com