Barbara Ann Nigh, 87, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Rosegate Village Nursing Home in Indianapolis.
She was born November 21, 1936, in Shelbyville, the daughter of Homer Clark and Myrtle (Myer) Clark Kitzmiller. On January 18, 1957, she married Bradley Gene Nigh, and he preceded her in death on October 29, 2020. They were married for 63 years.
Barbara and Bradley have one daughter, Christine Nigh-Muldoon and husband, Dennis, of Edinburgh; grandsons, Bradley Wayne Muldoon and wife, Jennifer, and Jonathan Christopher Muldoon and fiance’, Jessica, all of Edinburgh; great-grandchildren, Andrew Wayne, Karlene Louise and Emma Rose and a great-grandson, Levi Christopher to join the family in October; two step-great-grandchildren, Easton and Lauren. Barbara has one sister, Jane Anderson and husband, Curt, of Shelbyville; sister-in-law, Dorothy Sexton and husband, Kenneth of Shelbyville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to Bradley, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; and her step-father who raised her, Herbert Kitzmiller.
Barbara graduated from Morristown High School in 1954.
She was a member of Shelbyville Community Church.
Barbara began her working career at General Electric in Shelbyville in 1955. She truly loved her job working in accounting and chatting with the employees. She retired from GE/Wellman Thermal Systems in 1999, after 44 years of service.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Her joy in life was her family. She cherished the times spent with each and every one. Barbara was a soft spoken, kind hearted lady with a positive spirit. She would tell you that she has truly been blessed by God. Barbara had great neighbors that quickly became close friends.
Barbara and Bradley enjoyed countless vacations with fishing trips to Florida and Canada. So many wonderful memories were made with family and friends. She also enjoyed going shopping, watching Colts football, game shows and spending time with her friends.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm, Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 10 am, Friday, June 28, 2024, at the funeral home.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
A special thank you to the care that was given to my mom by Cicoa Services and her caretaker, Elsie, as well as countless good deeds by the neighbors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity or the American Heart PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
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