Barbara Jean Mepham, 96, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by loving family at the Laurels of Carson City.
She was born February 8, 1927, in Detroit, the daughter of Emory J. and Ruth (Hayes) King. She married Leland Mepham of Ithaca on June 7, 1947. She cherished her family and lifelong friendships. She was a member of the Ithaca First Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her two children, son, David Mepham of Alma and daughter, Debby (Jeff) Lator of St. Johns; grandchildren Troy (Audrey) Mepham, Brooke (Eric) Falk, Chris Rummer, Jenni (Chad) Hallock, and Nicole Lator; great grandchildren, Paige, Kaden, Kaleb, Selah, Khalib, Natalie, and Parker; and great great grandchildren, Teagen, Willow, and Lucca.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland; her parents, Emory and Ruth King; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Ray Sherwood; and brother, Jim King.
Funeral services will be held at the Ithaca First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 11:00 am, with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 am, prior to the service.
The family is being served by Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.