Barbara Imogene (Daniels) Dennis, born September 3, 1935 at the family home near Mecosta, passed away peacefully January 21, 2023 with family at her side.
Barb attended Mecosta school, graduating from Chippewa Hills Adult Education in 1973. Barb loved to knit, crochet, and sew for family, and did many charitable projects as well.
For over 50 years Barb was a member of the Eastern Stars Remus/Six Lakes Chapter and was a member of the Mecosta V.F.W. Auxiliary for over 50 years, as well. Barb was retired from Chippewa Hills Mecosta Elementary where she enjoyed working with children for many years.
On January 17, 1953, Barb married her childhood friend and sweetheart, Bill Dennis. Together they had six children, four sons and two daughters. Bill and Barb also had 13 grandchildren, and 33 great-grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by children, Bill Dennis II of New Mexico, James (Theresa Maxon Van Vels) of Tennessee, Donald (Carol) of Kansas, Deb Dennis of Mecosta, and Pamela "Penny" Cour of Mecosta; and special friend and caregiver, Ellie Ohls.
She was preceded in death by parents, John and Irene (Elliot) Daniels; husband, Bill Dennis; one son, John Dennis, and great-great granddaughter, Kehlani Riddle.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the V.F.W. Hall in Mecosta, with a luncheon to follow.
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Celebration of Life
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
1:00 PM
Mecosta VFW Hall
1050 West Main Street
Mecosta,MI
49332