Barbara Ann Mungia, age 79 of Manistee, MI died Friday evening October 20, 2017 at her home after a valiant struggle with medical problems.

She was born on June 12, 1938 in Alemgorda, Arkansas daughter of the late Clarence D. & Clara A. (McCoy) Welch. She was a graduate of Pontiac Central High School class of 1957. She graduated from the Pontiac Business Institute with the nurse's aid program. She married Frank A. Mungia on February 23, 1963 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Pontiac Michigan. They moved to Manistee in 1988 before Frank preceded her in death on January 22, 1996. Devoted wife and mother of Nick, Vic and Chuck. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to dance.

She is survived by two sons Chuck Mungia of Irons, MI and Nick Mungia of Manistee, seven grandchildren, Shasta Vansickle, Olyvia Becerra, Lily Mungia, Nicholas J. Mungia, Charllotte Herbert, Brady Bo Mungia, Levi Hendrix Mungia, two great grandchildren Jason Vansickle and Johanna K. Vansickle, one sister Rebecca J. Goff of Waterford, MI and Reverend Douglas & Lori Welch of Manistee, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her son Victor Mungia in 2010 and her infant sister Linda Wandel Welch in 1943.

According to Barbara's wishes, cremation has taken place and Funeral Services for will be held Friday October 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with her brother Rev. Douglas Welch and Reverend Steve Potter officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral. A luncheon will be served for family and friends at the Manistee V.F. W. Hall on Twenty Eighth Street in Manistee, immediately following Barbara's funeral service.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.