Barbara Jean Stogsdill

Barbara Jean Stogsdill (Bowden), 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away December 4, 2017. She was born May 25, 1934 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Trav and Mary (Montgomery) Bowden, their only child.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, she was one of a kind. Barbara was a proud Washington High School graduate who worked for Best Foods in her earlier years. Family remembers her as an avid reader who loved working puzzles, shopping, and keeping up on local gossip.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents. Surviving to cherish her memory are her children Rick (Cyndy) Stogsdill and Kathy (William) Brown; five grandchildren, J.R., Kandi, J.J. Haley, and Jenna; 3 great-grandchildren; Alyssa, Kinsley, and Alexander; as well as longtime friend, Bobby Albertson.

Friends and family may visit from 11 AM-1 PM, Friday, December 8 at Flanner Buchanan—Decatur Township, 5463 Kentucky Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46221. Services immediately following at 1 PM. She will be laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.