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Barbara Mapes Obituary

Barbara Mapes Hickory Barbara Jean Mapes, 48, of Tate Blvd., Hickory, died Friday, October 24, 2008 at Brian Center East. Born December 2, 1959 in Calhoun County Michigan, she was the daughter of Dene Richard and Phyllis Lorraine Thomas Mapes. She worked in data entry for an answering service. Three sisters, Janet Camp and her husband Terry of Mesa, AZ, Karen Lake and her husband Jerry of Newton and Anita Mapes of Newton; a number of nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts survive her. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Battle Creek, MI. Memorials may be made to Optimist International Foundation, 4494 Lindell Blvd., St Louis, MO 63108. Condolence messages may be sent to www.JenkinsFuneralhome.net. Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton, NC is serving the Mapes family.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 28, 2008.

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Pat Poudrier

November 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your framily in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anita Mapes

November 3, 2008

In caring and loving memory of our sister, This saying I thought fits, Being happy doesn't mean everything perfect, it means you decide to see beyond the imperfections.

Janet Camp

November 3, 2008

This is in memory of my loving sister.
I was glad we spend time together.
She is with god and other family members now she's happy and at peace. We all loved her.

Donna Dean

October 31, 2008

I went to kindergarden with Barb. An we graduated together. I have a picture of us in Blue Birds together.
What a sweet person. Im sorry for you loss. Its a sad day.

Wilma Lindsay

October 29, 2008

To Barbs family
I am sorry about your loss, I loved Barb a lot.My thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless.

Nanette (King) Noble-Ignatiades

October 29, 2008

I also went to school with Barb, and I will always remember her smile and her helping hand if I needed it, I am so sorry to her family for there lost. My prayers are with family, at this time.

Karen Lake

October 28, 2008

In loving memory of my sister who now rests in a beautiful place called Heaven:

"Sisters are connected throughout their lives by a special bond .. whether they try to ignore it or not. For better or for worse, sisters remain sisters, until death do them part."

Quotation from "Sisters: Love and Conflict Within the Lifelong Bond"

Carol Habenicht (Dean)

October 28, 2008

I am so sorry for you loss...Barb was my sisters (Donna) age and I went to school with Anita...My thoughts and prayers are with you...Carol (Dean) Habenicht

Linda Roach

October 28, 2008

To Barb's family,
She and I attended Vo-Ed together and became life long friends. I remember her coming to my house and visiting with my kids and I. She was at both my weddings. I will miss her more than words can express. She could always make me smile. I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of a one of a kind friend. May God be with all of you as you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie (Lindsay) Shepherd

October 28, 2008

My deepest sympathy to Barb's family. I have many fond memories of growing up, riding the bus, and the great fun we had in driver's ed together. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robin Workman

October 27, 2008

As my Aunt, I have many memories with her. Of all, I remember helping feed the dog in the back yard, swimming in their pool, her helping me learn to ride my bike, and going on her paper route with her. Even though she has had a difficult time in her last few years here on Earth I will always love her and miss her dearly. She always brought a smile to my children and they will miss her tremendously. It comforts me that she is now in a better place with her mother and my grandmother. I know that she is now happy.

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