Frances E. Barnard, of Blooming Grove, was born on August 26, 1927 in Cedar Grove, the daughter of Albert and Emma Reuss Rosenberger. She married William H. Barnard and together they raised 2 children, Anthony and Cindy. Frances worked at Union County High School for many year in the cafeteria. She was a member of St. Michael Church, and former member of St. Bridgett’s Catholic Church in Liberty, where she had served as a Eucharistic minister and supported many church activities. In her spare time, Frances loved gardening-especially flowers, and sewing. On Wednesday, August 23, just 3 days short of her 90th birthday, she passed away at her residence.
Those surviving who will cherish Frances’ memory include her children, Anthony (Lynn) Barnard of Brookville, and daughter Cindy McElfresh of Connersville; 5 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great, great-grandchildren; siblings, Fred Rosenberger of Brookville, Mary Hoffman of Brookville, Marge Senefeld of Florida, and John Rosenberger of Brookville. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William, and an infant daughter, Sharon.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Rosary will be recited at 10:15 and Father Sean Danda will officiate the service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at a later date in Holy Guardian Angel Cemetery, Cedar Grove.
Memorial doantions can be directed to St. Michael School or to Holy Guardian Angel Cemetery. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Frances Barnard.