Barbara E. Treece, 84, Columbia City, died at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, where she had resided since 2013.

She was born in Wolf Lake, on April 17, 1935, a daughter of the late Robert S. and Eldora V. (Coverstone) Braden. Her formative years were spent in the Wolf Lake area, and she graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1953.

On June 25, 1966, she was united in marriage to Charles H. Treece. They made their home in Columbia City. Charles died on April 30, 2009.

She worked for ION Capacitors, Columbia City, in the production department.

A great cook, she enjoyed baking cookies and cakes, often for her church functions. Reserved with her laughter, when you made her laugh, you knew you touched her. Dear to her heart were her children and grandchildren, who she adored.

She is survived by two daughters, Joni (Darren) Davis of Columbia City; and Carla (Gary) Mayer of Glen Ellyn, Ill.; three grandchildren, Alisha (Scott Townsend) Treece, Marla (Matt) Zimmerman, and Reece Davis, four great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorceil Strader of Fort Wayne. 

Additionally, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul F. Braden and Robert E. Braden.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Nolt Cemetery, 2400 S. Washington Road, Columbia City.

Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society.