Barbara P (Ashby) Dudley Obituary (1938 - 2012)

Barbara Pearl Dudley, 73, of Parker City, IN passed away Saturday evening, April 14, 2012 at her residence, with family by her side. She was born November 15, 1938 in Muncie, IN the daughter of Harold and Irene (Willis) Ashby. She was a 1957 graduate of Muncie Central High School. She married Jack McCord following her graduation. Barbara most recently worked more than 5 years with the Randolph Co. Sheriff's Department. She had previously worked at, then retired in 1993, from Indiana Glass of Dunkirk, IN. She enjoyed spending her leisure time reading, crocheting, but most of all enjoying her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory a husband, Charles Dudley; five sons, William McCord (wife, Connie) of Metcalf, IL, Jack McCord of Harlingen, TX, Brian McCord of San Diego, CA, Harold McCord (wife, Lora) of Kennard, IN and Stephen McCord (wife, Dixie) of Parker City, IN; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a sister, Jenny McCammon of Harlingen, TX; a step-brother, Jerry Hodge (wife, Linda) of Parker City, IN; a step-sister, Nancy Walker (husband, Brent) of Dunkirk, IN; a step-son, David Dudley (wife, Carrol) of Greenville, NC; and a step-daughter, Diane Raymond (husband, Jim) of Crowley, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother William Ashby; and her second husband, Jack Soldaat. A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be 10am Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Thornburg Memorial Chapel of Parker City, IN. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery of Maxville, IN. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 4-8 pm Wednesday, April 18th at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com. The family would like to express their gratitude to hospice caregivers Sue and Helen for their assistance and support of Barbara and her family.