Obituary of Barbara J. Aliano

Bedford – Faithful Servant, Barbara J. Aliano, 80, of Bedford, was called home to live eternally with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 28th at 12:10am. Born May 19, 1934 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Davis) George. Barbara graduated from Oolitic High School and worked at A&P and Standard Grocery stores before becoming a stay at home mom and homemaker. Barbara was a devoted Christian and member of the Dive Christian Church where she taught Sunday school for over thirty years. Barbara was also a devoted wife, mother, mamaw and great-mamaw. She loved having her family around her and always put everyone else’s needs before her own. Barbara was known for the unconditional love she had for her family, and her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She touched the lives of so many with her beautiful smile, sweet demeanor and the compassion she had for others. She loved to talk about Jesus and would share His Word with anyone who would listen. As we mourn the passing of our loved one here on earth, it is a time of celebration as the angels in Heaven are singing for another child of God (Barbara) has entered her eternal home to live with her Heavenly Father for eternity. Barbara married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Aliano on November 16th, 1952 and he survives. Other survivors include four children; daughter Bobbi Jean Leach and husband Mike of Williams, daughter Tammy March of Indianapolis, son Steven Robert Aliano and wife Bambi of Bedford, and daughter Shawna Post and husband Jason of Bloomington; five grandchildren, Justin Leach and wife Stacie, Erika Barnhill and husband Jeff, Jennifer Gillespie and husband Jason, Matthew March, and Chase Aliano; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob and Colton Leach, Ashley, Makinsey, Collin, and Halley Barnhill, Luke and Keegan Gillespie; one sister, Margaret Day and husband Kenny of Bedford; three sister-in-laws, Marilyn George of Owensburg, Shirley Waggoner and Husband Ray of Bedford and Mary Aliano of Bloomfield; and a brother-in-law, Sandy Clark of Bloomington. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Jonathon D. March in infancy; a brother, Robert D. George and a sister, Helen Mae Clark. Barbara will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 4th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Elder Gerald McMillan officiating. Entombment will follow in Cresthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00pm on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 1:00pm until the hour of service on Wednesday. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.