MAHOMET – Barbara Ann Bouslog Sheehan, 92, died April 19, 2018.
A celebration of life service is 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Blair-Owens Funeral Home, 102 E. Dunbar, Mahomet. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until the service time Saturday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sheehan was born Sept. 21, 1926, in rural Chrisman, the daughter of the late C. E. Bouslog and Pearl Hollingsworth Bouslog.
She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Edward Sheehan; her children, Steve (Barb) Sheehan and Colleen (Chuck) Maxwell; seven grandchildren, Erik (Ivanny) Sheehan, Kelly Maxwell Franklin, Travis (Becky) Sheehan, Katey (James) Wamsley, Lydia (Brett) Nadal, Melissa Brink; and Derek Winneshiek; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ena Mae Fox and Mary Lee Chase; and one brother, Huston Bouslog.
Her first eight years of school were in a one-room schoolhouse on Cherry Point Road. Transportation was provided by her horse, 'Ol Bob. She graduated with seven schoolmates and was proud she could still remember everyone's name. She graduated from Paris High School with honors in 1944. While attending the University of Illinois, she met and married Edward Sheehan.
After both Steve and Colleen started school, Mrs. Sheehan worked at the Mahomet Post Office and then became postmaster of White Heath. She was actively involved in many organizations in Mahomet throughout the years. She was particularly proud of her 50 years in the Home Extension. She was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Champaign.
The family thanks the staff at The Villas of Hollybrook, Monticello. Their love and special care was deeply appreciated. The family also extends a heartfelt thank you to Carle Hospice for their special care.
Online condolences at www.owensfuneralhomes.com.