Barbara Hollowell

Barbara J. (BeeJay) Hollowell, 72, passed away November 24, 2015, at her home in
Franklin Park.

Born and raised in Southern Indiana, she is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Thelma Hollowell and her brother Ronald (Bud). She is survived by her loving sister, Ruth, of Jeffersonvillle, Indiana.

She came to Chicago in 1976 and was a professional wood finisher for many years, and then worked for the Illinois Tollway. She was also a certified alcoholism counselor and helped many people during her life.

She is remembered by her life partner of 34 years, Kea M. (Kookie) Kelly; her dear friends, Patti King and Marty Ridge and many others in an extensive adopted family here in the Chicago area.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held at a later date.