Barbara Ann Winebright (nee Kessel) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on December 7, 1936, in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of the late Lawrence M. and Florence (Heston) Kessel.
Devoted wife of 68 years to the late George Trevor Winebright. Treasured mother of Mike (Brenda) Winebright, Lisa (Matt) Nicoletti and Sue (ex-Jeff) Bentel.
Beloved grandmother of Adam (Amanda Lober) Winebright, Brian (Britni) Winebright, Jen (Christian) Gordon, Sarah Winebright, Kevin (Michael Jeffries) Nicoletti, Kristin (Joe) Shehata and Kirk and Scott (Nicole) Bentel.
Cherished great-grandmother of Miriam, Jack and Margot Peregrin, Maxine and Jack Winebright, Ava, Zoe and Leo Gordon, Beau, Preston and Delilah Shehata and Roman and Phoenix Bentel.
Dear sister-in-law of Marge (Earp) Winebright and the late John F. (Jack) Winebright and aunt of John S. and Dawn K. Winebright.
Bobbi was raised and educated in Fairfield, IA. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1954. She earned an Associate’s degree in Applied Science from Forest Park Community College in 1975.
Her professional career included working at Monmouth Hospital in Monmouth, IL after high school where her future father-in-law would introduce Bobbi to her future husband. After she earned her Associate’s degree, she worked for Allen Labs then St. Anthony’s (now Mercy South) Hospital as a microbiologist in the hospital lab for over 25 years.
She was a long-time member of Concord Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, travel and cruises, and hosting family holiday gatherings for many years.
She is and will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, friends and many others.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Magnolia Terrace (Oak Hill) and the hospice care team at Evelyn’s House for the exceptional compassion and kindness.
As per her wishes, there will be no formal services or viewing. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Bobbi’s memory to Evelyn’s House, Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice.
A service of Kutis South County Chapel.