Deborah Todaro Barks, 68, of Poplar Bluff, MO, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:00 P.M., Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her residence.
Deborah had worked at Glamour Shots in Carbondale, worked in the restaurant field and at P.R. Mallory in Du Quoin.  She moved to Texas in 1981 and worked at Champs Restaurant as a manager.  She also owned a truck stop in Texas.  Deborah moved back to Du Quoin in 1989 and worked as a Home Interior dealer.  She moved to Poplar Bluff in 1998.  Deborah was a member of Du Quoin Gospel Assembly Church.  She had attended school at Du Quoin Grade School, Du Quoin High School, and John A. Logan College.
She was born April 9, 1955 in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of Jack and Virginia (Brock) Todaro.
She married Kendal Barks in 1998 in Poplar Bluff, MO and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Poplar Bluff, MO, one daughter - Tiffany Barker and husband Lindle of Poplar Bluff, MO, one son - Jeremy West of Poplar Bluff, MO, her mother - Virginia Todaro of Du Quoin, four grandchildren - Brantly James and wife Kennedy of Doniphan, MO, Landon Barker of Poplar Bluff, MO, Jack West of Du Quoin and Ben West of Du Quoin, one step granddaughter - Savannah Fronek of Du Quoin, one brother - Jackie Todaro and wife Pam of Texas, two nephews - Chad Todaro of Red Bud and Brock Todaro of Texas, one great nephew - Anthony Todaro of Texas and one great niece - Callie Sue Todaro of Red Bud.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Gaylen Holden officiating.
Friends may call from 1 P.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.