Barbara Louise Kemm, 86, Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Mercy Hospital.

She was born October 18, 1934 in Nichols Junction, MO to Lester and Lillian Sims. Barbara was united in marriage to Paul Kemm on September 6, 1953.

She was very interested in genealogy and enjoyed researching her Rountree ancestry.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jack Sims and a son-in-law, Thomas Campbell.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Kemm; daughter, Paula Campbell; son, Steve Kemm and wife Terry and daughter, Lisa Poole and husband Burl. Also surviving are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held in Hazelwood Cemetery.