Barbara Jane Herlihy Palmer, born in Los Angeles, California on June 17, 1922. She met the love of her life, James Louis Palmer and were married for over 74 years. They had a beautiful family of 7 children: Mary Louise Wagner (deceased), James L. Palmer, Jr., Sally Lewis, Peggy DeWald, Betsy Hodge, Diane Palmer and Tina Heffernan (deceased); 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her brother Jack Herlihy. Funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, with graveside service immediately following at St. Francis Cemetery . In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice in honor of Barbara Palmer. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.