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Barbara Hoffman Obituary
BARBARA CECELIA HOFFMAN
FORMERLY OF PLAINFIELD
Barbara Cecelia Hoffman, of Columbia, MD, formerly of Plainfield, NJ, died on May 5, 2009.
Beloved wife of Robert W. Hoffman; loving mother of Troy and Lauran Hoffman; one granddaughter, Brianna Hoffman; one brother, Carlton Hairston; one sister, Stephanie Riley; one sister-in-law, Shirley Parnell; her best bud, Brenda Jackson; and a host of relatives and friends.
On Monday, May 18, 2009, there will be a memorial service for Mrs. Hoffman at Rose of Sharon Community Church, 825 West Seventh Street, Plainfield, NJ 07063 from 7 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Resource Development Institute, P.O. Box 2421, Columbia, MD 21045.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Hoffman
May 30, 2009
Sorry to hear of the lost of your life
partner ,from your best friends sister
Jeanie Highsmith Golden 323 294-3340
Prayers for you and your family from the Highsmiths of Elizabeth NJ
Robin Hagelin-Adorna
May 22, 2009
Bobbie and I were in homeroom together all through High School. We were gym partners. She was a gentle sole and I'm so saddened to here of her passing. I, too, was looking forward to our 50th reunion and hopefully seeing Bobbie there. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Roni Taylor
May 18, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Hoffman family for the loss of your mother and wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Taylor
May 17, 2009
Dear Bobby,
I was deeply saddened and surprised to hear about the passing of your wife Barbara. Please know that Rick & I will keep you and your family in our prayers, especially in the Days ahead. We will always remember your service to the City of Plainfield as one of our great Councilmen, & the times we shared with you & Barbara as Friends during that season of our lives.Trust and know that GOD will strengthen you in the days ahead.
Frances Barnes
May 16, 2009
Dear Hoffman and Hairston Famillies,
You have my deepest sympathy. Barbara and I attended Union High School together. We were friends and participated in the same extracurricular
activies. I had hoped to see her next
year at our 50th Reunion. My prayers are with you. May God give you His peace and comfort in this time of bereavement.
Sincerely,
Frances Gaines Barnes
May 16, 2009
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Bobby Hoffman and family for the loss of your wife and mother. We will continue to keep you in our prayers for your strength during this difficult time.
Love Always, Frank and Alma Coit
Katherine Carruthers
May 16, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Gail Jones
May 11, 2009
Thank You for blessing us with your wonderful smile, kind heart and spirit. It lives on in all of us who knew and loved you. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
Gail Jones and children
Evelyn Butler
May 9, 2009
To the Hoffmans~
Barbara will always be in our hearts forever. Our memories together will never be forgotten. We cherish the times we shared as friends and neighbors. Please know that we are definitely thinking of you during this time and always. Love, Evelyn Butler and family
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