Barbara met Daryl on a blind date, and they married in May of 1959, making their home in Waverly. Barbara was a devoted wife and mother to 4 children.
Barbara was well known in the community. She was an accomplished baker and managed the bakery and deli at the local grocery store. Her dinner rolls were infamous at family gatherings! She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) ladies circle groups. Her pies were enjoyed by many at the church BBQs, pot lucks, and card groups.
Barbara had a lifelong love of music. She played in the high school marching band, was an organist for FUMC, and was a founding member and pianist for The Gospel-Aires Quartet. She accompanied the Lancaster County Women’s Chorus for 22 years. She frequently played at different retirement homes and always brought homemade cookies along.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was always up for a good card game and played Bingo with m&ms for markers!
Barbara is survived by her children Doug (Chris) Hodgin, Waverly; Dave (Sheila) Hodgin, Lincoln; Brenda Hodgin, Gretna; Becky (Mitch) Carson, Lascassas,TN; 9 Grandchildren, 7 Great-Grandchildren; brother Phil (Bernice) Weber; Sister-in-law Joan Weber; numerous nieces and nephews.
Barbara is preceded in death by Husband, Daryl Hodgin; Granddaughter Katey Bremer; Brothers, Harvey Weber, Donald (JoAnn) Weber.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, First United Methodist Church, 14410 Folkstone, Waverly, Nebraska