Barbara G. (Stands) Highfill

Barabra G. Highfill, 97, of Fort Wayne formerly of LaFontaine, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Heritage Point of Fort Wayne. She was born on July 27, 1924, to Walter and Grace (Howard) Stands in Marion, Indiana.

Barbara was a graduate of LaFontaine High School and graduated from Indiana University as a registered nurse.  She married Robert Highfill. He passed away on February 15, 1997. She was a registered nurse at the Wabash Clinic.

Barbara is survived by daughter, Mrs. Susan Rupert of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 2 grandchildren, David Rupert of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Carolyn Rupert of Carrollton, Texas. and 3 great-grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Barbara Highfill's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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