Barbara Louise Michelson

October 28, 1942 - January 22, 2021

Barbara Louise Michelson, 78, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Friday, January 22, 2021 at Ratcliff Care Center. She was born October 28, 1942 in Menfro, MO to Hubert Harrison and Ruby Jewel Horn Clayton. She and Marvin Glenn Michelson were married July 24, 1960 at Klemme, IA. Barbara graduated from Klemme, Iowa High School in 1960. She received a degree as an LPN in 1982 and earned her RN certification in 1994. She worked at Fountainbleau Lodge as a nurse for over 20 years. She loved her family, embroidering, and listening to country and gospel music. She attended Millersville Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Steve (Donna) Michelson of Millersville, MO, Clayton (Kim) Michelson of Innsbrook, MO, Curtis (Mary) Michelson of Jackson, MO; daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Mangels of Millersville, MO; sister, Betty Nielson of Perryville, MO; along with 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Charles Clayton, and sister, Margaret Sides. Friends may call 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Ford & Sons Jackson Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the funeral home in Jackson with the Rev. Janet Hopkins officiating. Burial will be at Crossroads Methodist Cemetery in Bollinger County. Memorial contributions may be given to Crossroads Methodist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home -Jackson is in charge of arrangements.