Barbara Ann Pelech passed away at Seton Medical Center Hays in Kyle, Texas on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the age of 72.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Francis Edward and Guida Ellingsworth, her sister, Vickie Sue Hrncir, stepson Kenneth Pelech Jr., and her loving husband Kenneth Matthew Pelech, Sr. Barbara is survived by her loving children Jeffrey Francis and Dionne Hawthorne, Kimberly Marie Hawthorne, John David and Sonia Hawthorne, James Daniel and Michele Hawthorne, Mark Pelech and Christine and Keith Roberts, 14 grandchildren, 4 great children, 5 nephews, and 2 nieces. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in- law, Terri Lynn Dailey and David Zimmerman and many cousins.

Barbara was born in Paris Island, South Carolina in 1944. Barbara was Homecoming Queen at Saint James High School in 1962. She worked for the government FAA for 22 years. She retired in Kyle, Texas in 2005 where she was a pioneer founder of KASZ (Kyle Area Senior Zone).

Barbara volunteered at Seton Medical Center Hays along with her husband, Ken, and was passionate about her volunteer service with Central Texas Medical Center Hospice for many years.

Barbara loved to cook and enjoyed entertaining and spending time with family. Barbara also loved meeting up with her KASZ friends for trips to Coushatta, playing dominoes, and going to the movies. She was a vibrant and caring person who always lit up the room with her fun-loving personality.

A Memorial Service will be held at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby, Kyle, Texas on November 2, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. A reception will follow to celebrate her life and visit with family and friends. Flowers are welcome or a memorial donation may be mailed to Central Texas Medical Center Hospice Care, PO Box 912, San Marcos, Texas 78667 or call-in donations to 512- 753-3687. Condolences for the family may be offered online at www.harrellfuneralhomes.com.