Barbara Jane Malone

Barbara Jane (Burnette) Malone, 84, of Mooresville, left this world unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was born in Indianapolis on January 24, 1938, to the late James and Elsie (Grubbs) Burnette. A proud 1955 graduate from Manual High School, Barbara met a handsome young Marine, falling fast in love. The pair were joyously united in marriage in June 1961, spending 44 glorious years together before his passing in 2005. Securing employment with the Teamsters Union Local 135 as a talented Billing Clerk, she was a dedicated member of the VFW Post #1111, American Legion Post #103, as well as serving with the Ladies Auxiliary. Family oriented, Barbara was quite the character frequently driving her beloved children crazy. A self-proclaimed Barbie Doll, she was a fervent dancer, knowing how to cut a rug with the best of them. A true sports fan, she enjoyed watching NASCAR, cheering on her favorite hometown teams-the Colts and the Pacers, as well as her grandkids. A caring and warm, yet strong matriarch, she held her ground as a Marine Corps wife and mother and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Barbara leaves behind her children, Roy B. Malone, Jr. (Ginger) of Monrovia and Jimbo Malone (Debbie) of Mooresville; siblings, Mary Ann Jordan, and Judy Cunningham both of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Roy Malone III (Natalie) of Monrovia, James Malone (Lori) of Cloverdale and Molly Malone of Indianapolis, Christy Smith (Corey) of Indianapolis, Kimberley Ashby of Beech Grove, Jim Malone (Samantha) of Martinsville, and Jessica Malone of Indianapolis; along with 12 adored great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to call from 2 to 4pm, on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia, with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at 4pm. The family will gather privately on Wednesday, August 10th, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in her memory, please search @MonroviaFuneralHome on social media or visit Mrs. Malone’s virtual tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Barbara Jane Malone

January 24, 1938 - August 3, 2022