Lou Ann Barczykowski
LouAnn Barczykowski (née Powers), aged 70, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
LouAnn was born on January 6, 1955, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Beuford and Anna Mae Powers.
A warm and dedicated woman, LouAnn poured her heart into her family and community. Her professional life included working in general merchandise at National Supermarket, in health and beauty at Schnucks Supermarket, and later serving up smiles as a lunch lady for the Affton School District.
LouAnn was a woman of many talents and hobbies. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, including gardening, sewing, and crafting. A truly civic-minded individual, she also dedicated countless hours as a volunteer at local election polling stations.
LouAnn’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by her loving family. She is survived by her sister Susan Rosales, her brother Scott (Loretta), devoted daughters, Natalie Buss (Brad) and Kelly Barczykowski, and her six adoring grandchildren: Brock, Quinn, Vaughn, Stella, Tate, and Audra Buss.
She will also be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews: Jerry Dean Powers (Ellen), Terry Powers, Christie Powers, Rick Rosales, Carrie Rosales (Tim Fanning), Clay Powers (Tara), and Briana Powers. She was a beloved great-aunt to Renee Powers, Michael Powers, Mandy Ginsberg, Brandy Powers, Jerry Dean Powers Jr., Melissa Powers, Matthew Powers, Leyla Rosales, and Mila Powers.
LouAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Beuford and Anna Mae Powers, her brother, Jeffrey Powers, and her nephew Doug Wilson.
Service Details
A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 S. Outer Rd. 364, O’Fallon, MO 63368, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The memorial service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made in LouAnn’s name to one of the following organizations, which were close to her heart:
Cancer Companions of Dardenne Presbyterian Church – donations can be made to the General Operating fund – with the note (LouAnn Barczykowski – Cancer Companions)
I remember her with joy. She was always happy and up to mischief. She was seven years older than I was, but I remember thinking that I wanted to be like her when I grew up. To my teenage heart that was the biggest compliment I could give to anyone.
She will be missed!
I will always remember her fondly, she had a ready smile even on the toughest day, rest well my friend
Going to miss you ant Lou. Love you and will always be on my mind RIP ❤️
Met LouAnn when I was a teenager, at Washington Park Fellowship, mid-seventies. She was very confident and charismatic. Always greeted me with such a genuine friendliness. She did well, to apply her spiritual gift of “serving”, and I’m certain that Jesus Christ welcomed her with open arms into His kingdom. So grateful that you’re no longer suffering in this world LouAnn, and I’ll be seeing you again very soon.
Lou Ann and I met at church in the early 1970’s. We became fast friends. She was fun to be around, and she had a car! We made a lot of good memories together. She was maid of honor in our wedding. I will miss her smile, her laughter, and her friendship. Our loss is Heaven’s gain, and I am thankful she is no longer held by the constraints of this world, but in the presence of the Lord. Rest well friend, love ya!