Barbara Joyce “Barb” Brawley, 79, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at her home.
She was born August 24, 1946, in Qulin, Missouri, a daughter of the late Vernon and Marilyn Melvena (Hosea) Ollis. She married the love of her life, David D. Brawley on August 23, 1968, in Granite City and he survives.
She was a devoted and loving wife, sister, aunt and friend who cherished the love and special times shared. She had worked for Brown Shoe Company and with Mercantile Bank in St. Louis, Missouri through the years. She enjoyed her years of devotion to the Girl Scouts of American where she had served as a Brownie leader. She was also a faithful member of Clark Avenue Church of Christ for over 50 years.
Barb enjoyed watching her soap operas and loved celebrating holidays and everything Christmas and cherished any occasion to have family and friends together. Her beautiful smile and contagious laughter would fill any room. She was admired for her generosity, strength, humor, compassion and positive outlook and will remain an inspiration to everyone who knew and loved her.
In addition to her beloved husband of nearly 58 years, she is survived by two sisters-in-law, Pat Brawley of Wilderness, Missouri and Debbie Brawley of Willis Springs, Missouri; her beloved nieces and nephews whom she cherished; many great nieces and great nephews; other extended family and a host of many devoted loving friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Vernon A. “Tony” and Valerie Ollis and two brothers-in-law, Dwight Brawley and Marvin Brawley.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until time of a funeral service at 12:00 noon with Minister Mike Allen officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery on Maryville Road in Granite City.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to the American Heart Association. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.irwinchapel.com.
