January 7, 1943 – April 7, 2023
Barbara Louise Sigman, 80, Sheridan, passed away on Friday evening, April 7, 2023, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on January 7, 1943, in Noblesville, she was the daughter of the late William Gerald “Huck” Johns and Marjorie Ellen (Adams) Johns.
Barbara attended New Light Christian Center where she loved singing in the choir.
Her strong faith was the foundation of a life spent helping others. She was a member of the United States Army Women’s Support Group, a dedicated group of individuals who make the commitment to help support and care for the wives and families of active-duty military personnel while they are away on deployment. With a true servant’s heart, Barbara always put the needs of others first. She was always the first one there when someone was in need, even if they just needed a friendly ear or a shoulder to cry on.
Celebrating holidays and special events brought Barbara immeasurable joy. Whenever she was able to combine good food (Barbara’s specialty) with gatherings of family and friends, it was the perfect recipe for a great time. Thanksgiving was for the food, Christmas was for the grandkids, but the 4th of July was all Barbara’s.
Barbara enjoyed traveling and always looked forward to her annual trek to Michigan and Wisconsin, where she could relax and fish to her heart’s content. She also enjoyed fussing over her flowers, watching cooking shows on TV, and playing the piano (self-taught).
Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Michael Lee Sigman. She and Michael were married on April 19, 1968. Also surviving is her son, Joey Alan Sigman (Barbara J.) of Arcadia; granddaughter, Brittany R. Stidham (Joseph Michael) of Elwood; five great grandchildren, JJ, Jayden, Trinity, Taylor, and Paislee; sister, Marilyn Sharp of Sheridan; two sisters-in-law, Connie Johns of Tipton and Hazel Johns of Washington, Ind.; and by her canine BFF, her chihuahua, Penny.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Gerald “Huck” Johns and Marjorie Ellen (Adams) Johns; brothers, Richard E., Johnny W., Charles O., and Earl H. Johns; sister-in-law, Sandra Johns; and brother-in-law, Bobby Sharp.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Pastor Matt Canata will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Condolence: kerchevalfuneralhome.com