Barbara Seymour

Barbara “Barb” Seymour, 71, of Grand Island died September 1, 2021, at her home. Burial will be at 2:00 PM Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Grand Island City Cemetery. A Celebration of Life gathering will follow from 4-7 PM on Friday at Apfel Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.



Barb was born on June 3, 1950, in Grand Island, NE, to John and Nadean (Derr) Seymour. She grew up in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1968. She went on to St. Francis Nursing School for her LPN. She then worked at several hospitals in the Grand Island and Lexington area. Later she earned her respiratory therapist degree and worked at Lexington Regional Hospital and CHI St. Francis until retiring due to health issues.



Barb enjoyed traveling and collecting things. She was also caretaker for her mother for many years.



Barb is survived by her brothers: John (Carol) Seymour, Jr. of Smithville, MO, and Rick (Jody) Seymour of Grand Island, NE; nieces and nephews: Jonna Seymour, Steph (Todd) Kastanek, Amy (Randy) Olsen, Tom (Bria) Seymour; and five great nieces and nephews.



She was preceded in death by her parents.