Barbara Mae Badger

Barbara Mae Badger, 84, of Cayuga passed away on December 5, 2023 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born on September 10, 1939 in Dugger, Indiana to Dale and Bernice Turpin. She attended Dugger High School and married Jerry Badger on January 16, 1957.

Barbara worked first at General Electric, then Mervis Industries for over 20 years, and most recently was a teller at the First Financial Bank in Cayuga. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She especially looked forward to the holidays when she could get the whole family together and they would all enjoy her wonderful cooking. She was a faithful member of West Liberty Church of Christ in Covington for the past few years as well as the American Legion Auxiliary Post 263. It was no secret that Barbara had a gifted singing voice and has been compared to the likes of Loretta Lynn, one of her favorite country singers.

Barbara is survived by her children Debbie (Bill) Dunavan of Cayuga, Terry (Mary) Badger of Covington, Scott Badger of Cayuga, and Trudy (Rick) Mackey of Hoopeston; her grandchildren Autumn (Jeff) Badger Jackson, Terry Badger II, Tony (Summer) Badger, Keith Penrod, Chelsie (Austin) Acord, and Tiffanie (Ben) Drake; as well as 15 great-grandchildren and sister Patricia Howard. She is also survived by her cousin Harriett Gossman and best friend Cindy Edwards, and her most loyal companion Sammy.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jerry; her brother James Turpin; her granddaughter Paige Badger; and her great-grandson Terry Badger III.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 3:00 pm EST on Monday, December 11, 2023 at West Liberty Church of Christ, located at 2806 W. State Road 32 in Covington, Indiana. A funeral service will take place starting at 3:00 pm at the church with Pastor Kurt Flora officiating. She will be laid to rest at Eugene Cemetery next to Jerry following the services. Sunset Funeral Homes DeVerter Chapel assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences and fond memories can be shared with her family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation (Eastern Standard Time) Monday December 11, 2023 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM West Liberty Church of Christ 2806 West State Road 32 Covington, , in 47932 Funeral Service (Eastern Standard Time) Monday December 11, 2023 3:00 PM West Liberty Church of Christ 2806 West State Road 32 Covington, , in 47932