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Barbara Grier Obituary
Barbara Grier, 78, died from lung cancer in Tallahassee November 10, 2011. Her domestic partner of 40 years Donna J McBride was with her. She was born on November 4,1933 in Cincinnati, OH to Dorothy
Vernon Black and Philip Strang Grier. Barbara lived with her family all over the Midwest during her formative years, settling finally in Kansas City, MO. She and Donna moved to the Tallahassee area in 1980. Barbara was one of the founders of The Naiad Press. Through her hard work and dedication she turned into the most successful lesbian publishing company in the world. In 1995 she became a passionate fan of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team. In retirement she attended every game she could. Barbara is survived by her partner Donna J McBride, sisters Diane Grier(Geyne) of Willard, MO and Penni Martin(Jack)of Denton, TX and niece Stephanie Groneman(Johan)of Michigan.No services are planned. Anyone wishing to remember may do so by sending donations to S.A.G.E. 305 Seventh Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or to Best Friends,5OOl Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741
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Beth Dingman
November 15, 2011
Donna , Claudia and I are so sad to hear of Barbara's death. But she certainly made the most of her time here on earth.
I hope you have a community of friends to help you through this devastating time. ... Beth Dingman
Jim Van Buskirk
November 15, 2011
Dear Donna,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember fondly my visit to Tallahassee to meet with you and Barbara and to appraise the Naiad Press records. I am so pleased that the documentation of your and Barbara's collecting and publishing history is permanently housed in the James Hormel Gay & Lesbian Center at the San Francisco Public Library, where it is accessible to researchers. Barbara's legacy lives on.
Sending lots of love,
Brenda Hunnicutt
November 14, 2011
Donna,
I was awful sorry to hear about Barbara. You are in my thoughts.
Brenda Hunnnicutt (still at KCPL)
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