Barbara Kay Bentley Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara Kay Bentley (Alton, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 12, 2025 at the age of 81. Barbara Kay touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Barbara Kay had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Barbara Kay may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Patton and Freda Patton (Jeffers). She is survived by: her children, Jayson Bentley (Janice) of Lake St and Melinda Bentley of Jefferson City, MO; and her brother Edward Patton (Patricia) of Chatham, IL..

Memorials may be made to the 5A's Animal Shelter.