Barbara Jo Rayburn, 80, of Columbia, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Campbellsville. She was born June 1, 1944 in Springfield to the late Shreve and Louise Burris Dile. She married Robert Houston ‘Bobby’ Rayburn on June 28, 1969 who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rayburn was of the Christian faith and an avid Elvis fan. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cross stitching, collecting glass ware and word find games. Barbara Jo was a gentle, sweet, kind, loving, and nurturing lady.
Survivors include her siblings, James Logan Dile, Charles Dile (Diane), Johnny Dile, and Joyce Simpson all of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece Connie Cates (Randall Mann) of Campbellsville; a stepson, Landon Rayburn of Columbia; a step-grandson, Neal Rayburn; and a sister-in-law Evelyn Dile.
Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Columbia Cemetery.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
