Barbara Joan Peacock

Barbara Joan Peacock passed away at Marion Health at 7:57 A.M., Saturday, December 11, 2021. Joan was born to the late Marcus and Ortense (Dean) Winslow on May 22, 1926. She married Myron Reese Peacock on March 3, 1946. He preceded her in death on January 1, 2010 after 63 years of marriage; they raised two children Reece and Jane on the farm in Fairmount. Joan was a graduate of Fairmount High School. She was a faithful member of Fairmount Friends Church where she loved serving on many committees... kitchen and nursery being her favorites. She was a member of Fairmount Mutual Home Extension Club, Fairmount Fun Club, and a 4-H Leader. She also enjoyed her time working at the Fairmount Trustee's Office and visiting with people daily. Joan touched the lives of many with her contagious laugh and ability to socialize with anyone. She loved Jesus, her family, church, attending her granddaughters volleyball matches, basketball games, sewing and knitting, journaling, working out with friends, a good meal, watching over the neighborhood from her front window, and she loved to laugh. She is survived by her brother Marcus (Marylou) Winslow, Jonesboro; Son, Reece (Mary) Peacock, Fairmount; Daughter Jane (Phil) Gentis, Marion; 4 granddaughters Linsie (Brett) Middlesworth, Abby (Jon) Waits, Jerra (Eric) Utterback, Janna (Nick) Higdon. She has 11 great grandchildren, Caleb (Maddie), Colin, Owen, Meyer Middlesworth, Claire and Audrey Waits, Ella and Elaina Utterback, Alex and Allie Higdon. Also surviving, one bonus granddaughter Amy (Michael) Ertel and 5 bonus great grandchildren Mary Grace, Michael, Claire, Emma and Luke Ertel. She was also preceded in death by daughter-in-law Beth Peacock and grandson K.C. Runyan. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana 46928. Due to COVID there will not be a public service or visitation. Memorial contribution can be made to Fairmount Friends Church in Fairmount or the K.C. Runyan Scholarship Fund at the Grant County Community Foundation which benefits a graduating senior from Madison Grant pursuing medical studies.