Barbara Lee Kemper, 82, of Marshall, IL passed away 3:55 PM Saturday, June 29, 2025 in the comfort of her home with family by her side. She was born July 20, 1942 at Red Bud, IL, the daughter of Dumus Payne and Tresie Asher Payne. On January 23, 1960 she married John A. Kemper at Toledo, IL. Surviving are her husband, John A. Kemper Sr.; a daughter, Katrina (Brad) Conine of Marshall; grandchildren, Rebecca Elliott, Travis Conine, Cody Conine, John A. Kemper III, Caleb Kemper; great grandchildren, Tyler, Braden, Sophia, Gavin, Irelyn, Leston and John A. IV; step great grandchildren, Steven and Jennifer; siblings, Marilyn (Steve) Kimbler, Mitch (Vicki) Payne, Bonnie (Donnie) Allen and Randy (Donna) Payne and several nieces and nephews. Her son, John A. Kemper Jr. preceded her in death on June 10, 2012. Barbara was an educator with the Marshall School District and served in that position from 1971 to 2002. Barb was a very talented quilter. She was also very accomplished with porcelain dolls, ceramics and anything artistic. She had also been a professional makeup artist. Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Pearce Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Howard officiating. Visitation will be 12 Noon until service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Livingston Cemetery, rural Marshall. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall Schools Foundation or to the Marshall V.F.W.. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.