Barbara Kay Millburg

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Barbara Kay Millburg, 70, of Taylorville, passed on from this life at 5:35 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Barbara was born April 23, 1949 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Prentice Beckham and Godys (Duvall) Milburn.  She graduated from Butler High School in Louisville, and went on to earn her undergraduate and Master’s degrees from Murray State University in Murray, KY, where she was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Barbara served as a public-school educator for 42 years, teaching kindergarten and first grade at North School, and later Chapter One Reading at Memorial School and St. Mary School, all in Taylorville.  She cherished her work as a teacher, and the ability to positively impact so many children and families over the years, participating in additional activities like teaching homebound students and summer school.

Barbara married Terry Millburg on August 6, 1992 in Taylorville, and they enjoyed 27 years of marriage together.  She was a faithful member of Taylorville Christian Church, and participated in many activities and roles of service there, including Bible Study and Young at Heart.  Barbara assisted in many charitable activities for the community, including Meals on Wheels and Loving Arms Crisis Pregnancy Center.  She was a devoted member of the singing group, Harmony, and loved singing with her friends for the community.  Barbara was also a proud member of the University Women of Christian County sorority, as well as Xi Delta.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was a giving and generous soul to all around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Della, Polly, and Joyce; brothers, Robert and P.B.; sister-in-law, Marie; and brothers-in-law, Roy, Bill, and Walter.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Terry Millburg of Taylorville; daughter, Jemma (née Cooper) Elliot of Stevenson Ranch, CA; son, Murray Cooper of Effingham; step-daughter, Shannon (husband, John) Millburg Shank of Rockford; step-sons, Steven (wife, Rachel) Millburg of Rockford and Nate (wife, Mindy) Millburg of Rolla, MO; grandchildren, Kaia Elliot of Stevenson Ranch, CA, Dakota, William, and Landyn Cooper of Effingham, Kyla, Grace, and Mia Shank of Rockford, Justice, Alex, and Suzie Millburg of Rockford, and Ethan, Stephen, Terry, Clark, and Jaden Millburg of Rolla, MO; sister-in-law, Susan Milburn of Vacaville, CA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation: The family will receive guests from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Taylorville Christian Church, 1124 N. Webster Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

Funeral Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Taylorville Christian Church, with Pastor James Jones officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Maurice Catholic Cemetery in Morrisonville.  

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Taylorville Christian Church or Visionway Christian School, both located at 1124 N. Webster Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568 with ceremonies.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.

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  1. What a good picture and I’m sure it is part of her Harmony life which I know she loved. We have come a long way since I babysat for Jemma and Murray and been through lots of things along the way. I’m glad to know you are free from all your misery of the last month but sorry it had to end this way.

  2. So sorry to hear this news. Barb lived in the next block from us. Our children grew up together and Barb and I both taught together. She was a super nice lady. She will be missed. Blessings to the family.

  3. Our sincere sympathy to the Millburg family as you honor Barbara. She was a wonderful teacher to our children and a beautiful person to all who were fortunate to know her. Her infectious smile will be missed! Blessings to each of you. 

  4. I got to know Barb through our membership in DAR many years ago. I last saw her at our December meeting and we sat together and had a lovely visit. We will all miss her dearly. God Bless….

  5. I didn’t know Barbara personally, but knew her through Terry her husband. So sorry to hear this,and my sincere sympathies go out to the Millburg families.

  6. My sincere sympathy, loving thoughts, and prayers are being sent to Barb’s family. Barb enjoyed life and teaching to the fullest. She was a natural sweetheart in personality, family, and teaching. She always greeted everyone with a lovely smile and how are you. She was soooo loved by many!

  7. So sorry to hear this.  She was such a nice lady, bringing us food on our monthly “Food Day”.  My condolence to you Terry and your family.

  8. Barbara and I were classmates at Butler High School.  She was always sweet, friendly, helpful, and kind.  My sympathy and condolences are with her family and friends.    Darlene (Ford) Powers

  9. Barbara’s sparkle radiated at monthly meetings of the University Women of Christian County. During and after her terms as a vice-president, she recruited an array of new members who shared her love of life and generous spirit. Her first-rate networking skills inspired the entire membership. But her greatest gifts were Barbara herself and that dazzling smile, 

  10. Barbara was the most incredible mother in-law. She was like a mom to me. We always had fun. And I loved being goofy with her. She was an amazing grandmother to my daughter. So loving. I am going to miss her so much. There were endless great memories. I enjoyed my trips to Taylorville and Barb and Terry visiting Jemma, Kaia and I in Cali. It’s amazing to see how giving and always extended herself to others. I wish her family to remember her forever for her outstanding qualities. Love you and miss you forever. 🙂

  11. Barb was such a sweet person and shared will so many.  She will be missed,   I care that you have had this loss.  You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

  12. I loved Barb, she was such an amazing woman, mother and friend, I enjoyed many years with her in Mary Kay and loved her company and conversation. She will be sadly missed by many and I feel for her family in this time of sorrow. So sorry for your loss Terry and Jemma and at the rest of your family. Julie Meng Milligan 

  13. So sorry to now hear of Barb’s passing. She was a beloved ADPi sister at Murray State U. I can easily picture her radiant smile. Rest In Peace, Barb.


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