Barbara Jean Kyle, nee Lovins, 66, of Cahokia, Illinois, born August 24, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her residence.

Barbara was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Cahokia, IL. She enjoyed watching soap operas, especially, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. She also loved to sing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen, nee Wells, Lovins; two grandchildren, Ethan and Angel Kyle; and four brothers, Tommy, Bobby, Richard, and Donald Lovins.

Surviving are her two sons, James "Earl" Kyle of Granite City, IL and Thomas Lee Kyle of Cahokia, IL; her former husband, James L. Kyle of Belleville, IL; three brothers, Jimmy (Alicia) Lovins of Mississippi, Roger Lovins of Glen Carbon, IL,and Paul "David" Lovins of Mount Olive, IL; two sisters, Glenda Myers and Brenda Lovins, both of Cahokia, IL; and 14 grandchildren. She was also a dear aunt, niece, cousin, and friend.

Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the First Assembly of God Church, #9 Jerome Lane, Cahokia, Illinois. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Dennis Myers officiating. Following the services Barbara will be cremated.