Barbara Christina Key Wickell

Barbara Christina Key Wickell, age 89, of Chicago and formerly of Ft. Myers Beach, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. Barbara was born February 24, 1931, in St. Louis, Mo., to parents James and Edna (Crocker) Key. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Gordon Wickell for 60 wonderful years. Devoted mother of Cynthia Lynne (James) Gilmer, Daniel Key (Lisa) Wickell and Julie Christine Wickell. Cherished grandmother "Mama" to Brittany Erin (Tom) Korth, Joshua James Gilmer, Alexander Key (Erin) Wickell, Christopher Henry (Clariza Kotsovos) Wickell, Jacob Key Mitchell and Arielle Christine Mitchell. Loving great "Mama" to Bo Thomas and Cruz James Korth, and Addison Grace, Sienna Brave, and Elijah Key Wickell. Barbara's loss will be deeply felt by her Wickell family relatives; sisters-in-law, Lola Herring (Jan), Virginia Simmons (Paul Carver); brother-in-law, Robert (Bob) and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her in-laws, Henry and Mina Wickell; sisters-in-law, June Russell (Maurice "Rip") and Barbara M. Wickell. Barbara was a retired clinical social worker, and professor at The Jane Addams School of Social Work at The University of Illinois Chicago. Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, funeral services will be held privately. A memorial service will take place at a later date to celebrate Barbara's life among us. Friends are invited to share condolences to Barbara's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com