Obituary of Elizabeth BARRS

ELIZABETH (BETH) BARRS (SITKO) nee KEELEY Elizabeth (Beth) Barrs entered this world on February 22, 1949 and left peacefully on March 8, 2011 and is now free to fly with the birds, finally at peace and free of all pain. She was predeceased by second husband Brian Barrs July 5, 2003 and father Leonard Keeley December 23, 1995. Beth is survived by mother Dorothy Keeley, first husband and best male friend John Sitko, her sons Phillip Sitko and Dustin Barrs and daughter Nicole Barrs and Brian's three girls and step grandchildren. She was little sister to Brian Keeley (Esther) with both of whom she always had a very close bond and friendship. Also little sister to brother Leonard Keeley and sister Sylvia Sullivan. She was big sister to brothers Hugh (Linda), Robin and Garry Keeley and sister Debbie Schmidt (Joe). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and very best friend Linda Place and Linda's mom Ann. Beth worked for many years at Knit-Rite Mills where she met both of her best friends John and Linda. She also worked for years babysitting children and most recently for Prairie Research. Beth's life wasn't always an easy one, but met each challenge head on; she was a very strong person. Beth was a people person and an extremely giving woman who on countless occasions put others first. She was known to drop everything if someone needed her and would talk to you for hours if needed. She enjoyed playing cards, dice and Yahtzee with friend Linda, reading lots of books, watching TV and bingo every Saturday afternoon at Legion #90 with her sister Debbie followed by a visit with their mom. A service to celebrate Beth's life will be held Sunday, March 13th at 1:00 pm at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. As is Beth's giving nature, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. Heaven has definitely just received "One of the Best" Rest in Peace Beth, you deserve it.