Barbara Jo Rayburn, 80, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at Campbellsville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Campbellsville, KY. She was born June 1, 1944 in Springfield, KY to the late Shreve and Louise Burris Dile.

Barbara married Robert Houston “Bobby” Rayburn on June 28, 1969 who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two siblings: Kenneth Dile and Sharon Cates (& husband Kenneth Cates); a sister-in-law, Judy Dile; and a brother-in-law, J.R. Simpson.

Mrs. Rayburn was of the Christian faith and an avid Elvis fan. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cross stitching, collecting glassware and word find games. Barbara Jo was a gentle, sweet, kind loving and nurturing lady.

SURVIVORS:

Her siblings: James Logan Dile, Charles Dile (Diane), Johnny Dile, and Joyce Simpson all of Campbellsville, KY

Several nieces & nephews including a special niece, Connie Cates (Randall Mann) of Campbellsville, KY

1 stepson: Landon Rayburn of Columbia, KY

1 step-grandson: Neal Rayburn

Sister-in-law: Evelyn Dile

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home 

Burial: Columbia Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Thursday at the funeral home

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.