Barbara A. McGhee

Barbara A. McGhee obituary, Claymont, DE

Barbara A. McGhee

Barbara McGhee Obituary

Published by Gebhart Funeral Home - Claymont on Jul. 15, 2016.
Barbara Ann (McNelly) McGhee passed away after a long illness on Friday, July 15, 2016. She would have been 68 on July 17th. Born at Chester Hospital in Chester, PA in 1948, she graduated from Claymont High School and remained a lifetime Claymont resident and member of the VFW. Barbara worked for General Motors, the Brandywine School District, and Shop Rite Food Market. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Harriet McNelly, her brother, Harry L. McNelly, and her husband, William (Bill) McGhee. Her memory is survived by her fiancé, Bob Robinson, her sister, Millicent B. Robinson, her niece, Julie Basu (Samit), grandniece and nephew, Maya and Neil Basu, her puppies, Pokieman and Cody, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and friends. The family wishes to thank all of the nurses, doctors, and staff at Wilmington/Christiana Hospital, and Cadia Rehabilitation Center, Silverside Road in Wilmington, DE. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Gebhart Funeral Home, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE, where a Funeral Service will begin at 7:00pm. Burial will be private. Since Barbara loved animals, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Barbara's name to the Delaware SPCA, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947. To offer condolences, visit: www.gebhartfuneralhomes.com 302-798-7726

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December 12, 2016

Rosemary Buss posted to the memorial.

July 24, 2016

Doris + Kellie posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2016

Ernie & Barb Minner posted to the memorial.

Rosemary Buss

December 12, 2016

So very, very sorry to hear of Barb's passing. She was such a good, loving person and I'm sure she's in Heaven now. She was married to my cousin Bill and lived around the corner from me in Gwinhurst. She and Bill would often visit my dad and mom (Fibber/Peg McGhee) in Ogden, and were at the hospital when my dad died. I remember the first Christmas card each year was from Barb. Rest in Peace Barb. Heaven gained a good one.

Doris + Kellie

July 24, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ernie & Barb Minner

July 21, 2016

To all who love Barb as we do. When you see a butterfly, you'll know that she's nearby. She's never far away, her spirit's here to stay.

N Robinson

July 21, 2016

Debbie & Bruce Snavely

July 20, 2016

To Barb's family we are sorry for your loss.
Barb was a very caring person and I know she'll be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gordon and Marianne Taylor

July 19, 2016

To Barbs family our sincerest sympathy Barb was always helpful to anyone who needed we are saddened to hear of her passing and totally shocked love to Mille and your family.REST IN PEACE dear friend until one day we are all reunited God Bless Your fanily

Linda VanHoozer

July 19, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I have fond memories of times all of us cousins spent together as kids. As an adult, she filled a special place in my Mother's life, and I appreciated the time she spent with Mom and the happiness she brought her. Barb was a very caring person and I know she'll be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Millie and Bob.

Marguerite

July 19, 2016

We at Total Care Physicians have your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Robinson

July 19, 2016

To Barb's family, friends and anyone who may have remembered this Mt Pleasant school bus driver from the 70's... and especially to Uncle Bobby, who's life was forever changed when Barb took him fishing 20 yrs ago, I love you and share in your loss of this high spirited, selfless woman. Barb had a sense of humor that snuck up on you at times, and other times smacked you on the cheek
I'm sure Pokemon has been looking for his mommy and well, they're together again.

I called Uncle Bobby in 2012 to say I just found out I had breast cancer; I was alone at the clinic and was shocked; scared. He put Barb on the phone. She tells me she had a double mastectomy and everything will be alright. I appreciated her no-nonsense approach to life's problems.

If you're sad and want to talk about anything else, you just call me. I'm well versed in the art of distraction. Hold her close and she'll never be far, right? It's all we got.

Pat McKay

July 18, 2016

I will miss my dear "Cuz" Barb. We grew up together and laughed and cried together. I will always remember the best times. There were so many. We jumped the ocean waves together, and she burned the rubber on her Camero tires while she learned to drive a stick shift on her way to visit me.
She is heaven now but will always be in our hearts. Bill and I will always love and miss you, Barb!

Libby Bornos

July 18, 2016

Rip Barbara

July 18, 2016

Barbara,I knew you since 7th grade. We had some crazy crazy times together and now you left me with a lot of crazy memories. You were a good friend . I'm so so sorry to hear about your passing. You will be missed by everybody that knew you. RIP my friend fly with the angles. ❤❤❤ My thought and prayers are with the family.

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