Jesus Answered Her, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” One the morning of January 7th our Cha Cha gained her Angel wings. She was a selfless soul that loved shopping; high heels, baking, cooking, movies, books & music but most of all she loved her family with all her heart through good times & bad I will forever be grateful for her. She was the best Cha Cha I could ever ask for to our children whatever they needed God willing they had it. She made it happen. She was tough as nails a true Warrior that fought every fight, that came her way. She was Fearless. For me she was the light in my darkness when I lost my way. For all the times you guided me, please know I am forever grateful. There are so many adjectives to describe Barbara’s qualities. She was intelligent, wise, thoughtful, hardheaded, strong, funny, devoted, caring and above all else kind. My evenings at home are sadly quite different now. I would arrive home about 7:30 and we would talk about each other’s day. Attending to her needs, watch Carol Burnette, The Real McCoy’s, TLC, eat ice cream. Some evenings she would tell me her favorite stories of her life. No matter how my day unfolded during the day the moment I walked through our doors at night. It was my time with her, and all my worries and concerns seemed like nonsense. It was truly a humbling time for me that I will cherish for the rest of my life. A few weeks back I had a brief and intense moment with her in the most matter-of-fact tone, she told me she wasn't afraid to die. This was startling, at first, but once I realized what it signified, it was a proud and happy moment. In that moment, I sensed in her such a feeling of power, the awesome power of a women facing death and having absolutely no fear. Because in that moment I knew that she for all those years of selflessness, she was finally about to realize the true reward, not reward financially, not reward in material things or in accomplishments, but rather the reward of a women who leaves this earth knowing that she did her best, consistently, and persistently, to make the world a better place for those around her. And what was the greatest reward she gave to me. Her example. Her words backed up by her actions. An example of how to live your life with integrity and dignity. It will remain a powerful example to me forever. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, there shall be no more pain for the former things have passed away.” Revelations – 21:4 Love always, Candy

I was sadden to hear that Barbara passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.

May you find peace and comfort in knowing your mom touched so many lives. Barbara will be missed by so many. My condolences to you and your family.

I hope it will comfort you to know that we share in your loss of such a wonderful woman, your mom. Barbara holds a special place in my heart. You and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers.

I wish we would've taken more time to go see you on different occasions. And I wish you could have met your great grandson, but there is definitely some of you in him. We will miss you and always love you.

One of the most genuine spirits I’ve had the pleasure to meet! Rest well