Barbara A. McCormick

November 10, 1943-November 21, 2024
Barbara Ann McCormick, 81, of Harpers Ferry, Iowa, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at Veterans Memorial Hospital on Nov. 21, 2024.
Barb was born on Nov. 10, 1943, to Ancil Herman McCasland and Barbara Ophelia (McDaniel) McCasland in Bridgeport, Texas.
Barb met Donald McCormick after graduating from The Odd Fellows in 1962, and the two were married in 1963. They have two children: Matthew and Janean. She worked at Northern Engraving for a couple of years, followed by Dicks supermarket for 22 years.
Following her retirement in 2008, Barb loved spending time with her family in Texas, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, observing birds and going on weekly outings with her granddaughter Kalie. She used to love playing cards, bowling, snowmobiling and playing the piano.
Barb is proceeded in death by her parents; five siblings: Marlin, Dortha, Bertha, Herman and Barney; nephew Kenny; and great-grandson Blaise.
Among her surviving family members are her husband, Donald; sister, Wanda; numerous nieces and nephews; children: Matthew (Lacey) McCormick and Janean (Lance Kruser) McCormick; grandchildren: Brandon, Jacob, Kalie (Ramiro), Nikki, Austin, Austin, Blake, Cloie, Cullent, Sydney and Evanna; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at St. Pius Cherry Mound Church with burial to follow at Cherry Mound Cemetery at 675-685 State Forest Rd. Harpers Ferry, IA 52146 on Thursday, December 5, at 9:30 a.m. Mass will follow at 11 a.m.