Margaret L. "Marge" Barnett (nee Rea), age 84, of the Crest Hill and Joliet area, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023

Survived by her children, Dale (Linda) Sorrels, Cyndi (Mike) Liverett, Donna Tomky, and Rhonda (Kevin) Favoright; her grandchildren, David Tomky, Nikki Dzurko, Dale (Aly) Sorrels, Christopher (Brian) Sorrels, Chad (Julie) Jones, Tonya (Rich) Michalec, Jan Michael Pfaff, Eric Zenke, Kelsie Tomky, Christoffer (Sara) Favoright, Cameron Favoright and Cody Favoright; her great grandchildren, Taylor, Brody, Landon, Kemper, Charlotte, Tilynn, Paige, Parker, Dawson, Skyler, Otis, Jordan, Annabel, Natalie, Geno, and Graysen; her siblings Laverne, Ruthie and Rick, numerous nieces and nephews, and her lifelong special friends, Hazel, Virginia, Sammy and Pam.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Leona (nee Wallace) Rea; her children, Allen Barnett, Deby Tomky and Ricky Sorrels; her son-in-law, Gregory Favoright and her significant other, Jerry Blevins.

Marge worked at Folger Adam Company for over 20 years as a supervisor of logistics. Marge became a Catholic as an adult through the R.C.I.A. Program at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet where she remained an active member for many years. Marge's compassion knew no bounds. She had a passion for the "underdog", instilling in her children the importance of helping, supporting and befriending those in most need. She was also heavily involved with A.M.I. (Aids Ministry of Illinois) leading countless fundraisers, and even tending to those suffering of A.I.D.S in their last days. Marge was a people person, constantly surrounding herself with family and friends. She loved to entertain at her home, cooking for many throughout the years, there was always a reason to throw a party and get together, especially on the holidays and Sunday dinners with her family. Marge was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, spending time and supporting those she loved in life is what brought her most joy.

The family would like to send a special Thank you to Lightways Hospice and Park Pointe Rehabilitation, Morris, IL.

Visitation for Margaret will take place on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 9-11:00 A.M. at Farkas Funeral Home. Prayers will be said at 10:30 A.M. followed by procession to Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for 11:30 mass of Christian Burial. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet. In lieu of flowers, donations to AIDS Ministry of Illinois, 68 N Chicago St., Joliet will be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 West Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60431, 815-725-0100, www.farkasfuneralhome.com.