Barbara Naab

Barbara S. Naab, 93, of Syracuse, IN, passed away at 9:34 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen, IN. She was born on Monday, July 7, 1930, in Hartford City, IN. Barbara spent her early years in the Roll area of Washington Township, Blackford County, before relocating to Syracuse Lake. She was a 1948 graduate of Roll High School. Barbara attended Ball State teacher's college and graduated in 1952. She married the late John A. Naab, a former principal of Wawasee Elementary and Jr. High Schools, on June 30, 1957, at the Asbury United Methodist Church. Barbara then went back to college, earning her master's degree in education in 1962. Mrs. Nabb taught at Montpelier and Nappanee schools. She was a member of the Ball State Alumni Association. Barbara was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church of Bluffton and Saint Andrews United Methodist Church of Syracuse, where she served as a church trustee, and was a member of the Ladies of the Round Table, and the Samaritan Service church clubs. Barbara was an avid reader, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and working puzzles. She often invited friends for coffee and especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Barbara is survived by her son - John W. (Jennifer) Naab, Erie, CO, daughter - Susan R. (James) Donahoe, Goshen, IN, grandson - Justin W. (Vanessa) Naab, Lafayette, CO, granddaughter - Julia L. Naab, Westminster, CO, granddaughter - Angeline S. Donahoe, Goshen, IN, grandson - A. Schuyler Donahoe, Goshen, IN, great granddaughter - Nora Naab, Lafayette, CO, and several nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband - John Adam Naab and her
brothers - William H. Cline and Ted Cline.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 6, 2024, with Pastor Steve Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery in Hartford City.
Preferred memorials: Saint Andrews United Methodist Church 1413 N. Long Drive Syracuse, IN 46567 and/or Wawasee Area Conservatory Foundation P.O. Box 548 Syracuse, IN 46567
Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.
Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com