Barbara Ann McLaughlin

Barbara Ann McLaughlin, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2020 at the age of 75. Born on December 27, 1944, Barb was the only child of Albert and Jean Becker. Growing up in New Castle, she learned the grocery business from her father (Becker Bros.) and was often seen visiting and working in the grocery stores with her mother.

Barb was a joyful child who became a well-accomplished young woman. She was student council president, in the honors society, and a member of numerous clubs in high school. She was elected Governor of Girls State and visited Washington, D.C. in 1962. She graduated from Indiana University with an elementary education degree and a master’s degree in child psychology, and was an active member and Rush Chairman of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Her love of children, family, and animals came straight from her heart. After college, Barb became a kindergarten teacher who was dedicated to her students and classroom. Later, she helped build an infertility practice in both Dayton, Ohio, and Indianapolis, managing the office and helping to guide struggling couples trying to conceive.

Barb was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved celebrating birthdays and Christmas. She cherished vacations spent by the lake in Culver, Indiana with her family, and catching beautiful sunsets on the beach in Siesta Key, Florida. Neighbors would often see her walking her dogs, including Great Danes and Black Labs, over the years, and she cared for many stray animals.

Barb’s vibrant spirit, glorious smile, and dedication to her family and friends will be missed dearly. She will be remembered with love by her four children: Jeff McLaughlin, Scott McLaughlin (Gina Shockley), Molly Ott (Jon Ott), and Mark McLaughlin (Monica McLaughlin); and six grandchildren, Madeline, Everett, Garrett Grace, Cole, and Eliana, along with her dear friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Jean and Albert Becker.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org (225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601) or the ASPCA at www.aspca.org (424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128).

Visitation will be from 12 – 1 pm on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle, Indiana. Funeral services will follow at 1 pm, along with burial at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn Addition. For safety, visitors are requested to wear masks. You may express condolences, share a memory or send a “Hug from Home” at www.hinsey-brown.com .

You may view the service live here Barbara McLaughlin's Live Funeral Webcast .