Barbara Elizabeth Burke Tabereaux, 91, of Liberty passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Norterre Assisted Living.

Barbara was born May 5, 1929, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Matthews and Irene (Royer) Carpenter. She was a registered nurse who worked in Bloomington, Kansas City and Excelsior Springs. She also was an active member of the Excelsior Springs women’s golf club for many years.

After the untimely death of her husband, Danny, Barbara became the quiet strength and heart of her large and growing family. In the late 1990s, she reconnected with Charles (Rudy) Tabereaux, a high school classmate from Indiana and they were married in 2001. Barbara has rejoined her loved ones who have gone before, Daniel M. Burke Jr.; her daughters, Amelia Ann (Amy) Rohaus and Shawn Gabrielle McEntire; and Charles R. (Rudy) Tabereaux; her son-in-law, Craig Miller; her mom and dad; and brothers; David, Richard and Don Carpenter.

She is survived by her sister, Beverly Walker, of Bloomington, Indiana; her children, Mark Burke (Maureen), Susan Miller, Pat Burke (RaeAnn),Elizabeth (Beth) Burke and David (Mac) McEntire and Rick Rohaus; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Excelsior Springs Golf Course pavilion.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Barbara’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated.

Graveside services are private.