Barbara Jo (Kneller) Boyle

Barbara Jo Boyle (Kneller), 74, of Sullivan, Indiana, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on November 21, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Adolph Kneller and June Kneller (Turner). Barbara grew up in Terre Haute, was a 1970 graduate of Garfield High School, 1988 & 1990 graduate of Ivy Tech college. She was a proud Purple Eagle.

Barbara was a former employee at West Terre Haute Dollar General where she was a loved employee and friend during the 7 years she was there. Her true personality showed while there, she did not know a stranger and would talk with everyone that came through the store about her grandchildren and great grandchildren, she loved to brag on all of their accomplishments. Barbara loved to play bingo and the lottery.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Angela Kneller and Teresa (Boyle) Pruitt (James), 6 grandchildren, Cody, Laura, Ashley, Madison, Kaitlyn and Bailey, 7 great grandchildren and 2 bonus great grandchildren, Cayden, Chase and Shealynn, Bella Grace, Ryker James, Millie Jo and Milo Neal & Kinslee and Benjamin.

Also special nephew Clifton Valentine (Amy).

She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Charles Kneller, grandson Benjamin Sanders and her beloved cat, Simon.

Barbara loved her family above everything, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her favorite thing to say to them all when leaving was "See ya later alligator- after while crocodile"

She will be deeply missed by us all.

Cremation has been entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com

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