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Barbara Gerken Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Gerken
Maureen Retting
October 16, 2019
Sad to hear about Barbara passing. She fought the fight, and had many yrs of living and laughter. She will be missed by many.
Melanie Starr
October 2, 2019
May you RIP Barbara. I picture you in heaven atop your favorite horse riding across a beautiful field.
Pamela OSaile
October 1, 2019
Barbara you were a great horsewomen with a great sense of humor. Rest In Peace my friend.
Teri Byrley
September 29, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Barbara Blessed the lives of many with her Love, strength and contagious personality! Barbara will be greatly missed!❤
kim shaw
September 24, 2019
Going to miss her blogs so much. She was a Real inspiration, n had the best attitude. Love ya Barbara
Ronnie Ford
September 24, 2019
I will miss you my dear friend. I so wish we had gotten to have one more chat. Butt slap!!
Kathy Eckerle
September 22, 2019
My Friend Barbara. You gave many laughs to your friends through the years. I suppose your doing the same thing in Heaven. You were definitely one of a kind, and although we never met I feel like I knew you from the first time we connected on FB. I will miss you so much, as well as all the other Friends who loved you. You were my idol. Miss you. Love you. Maybe one Day we will meet I. Heaven and we will ride our Horses together. My heart hurts, but you are definitely in a better place. Until then RIP Barbara.
Debbie Schmitz
September 21, 2019
Barbara was such an inspiration to so many in so many ways and will be loved by all. She touched so many people with her knowledge, compassion and humor. I will miss our private chats and all of her comments, she sure was a strong willed woman with a soft heart for friends and animals. I know you are having a great ride up there in Heaven
Patricia Hadlock
September 21, 2019
Barbara I hope your happy in heaven with your husband. I will most definitely miss you and you humor and wit. God Bless
Love you
Patti Santa Maria
September 19, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patty McCurry
September 19, 2019
My deepest condolences. Barbara was a great lady. I loved her drive, humor and compassion. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
Debbie James
September 18, 2019
Such a great lady prayers and love.
Patricia Ryan
September 18, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Barbara I hope you are riding all your beautiful horses now, RIP
Leisa Hemsley
September 18, 2019
I loved you Barb! You made me smile every day even though you were dealing with many things. I guess we'll never get that book. But know you'll be in my heart forever. Another Florida cowgirl
Wanda Weller
September 18, 2019
Barbara, I hope you wrote that book of life. I loved your whit, knowledge and just you being you. I will miss you. There will never be another one like you.
Kathey Shaw
September 18, 2019
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was an inspiration to many and will be sadly missed .
Deanna Morehouse
September 18, 2019
You are missed Barbara. Hope you have all the pretty horses your heart desires in heaven
larry carter
September 18, 2019
You gave all of us so much and never knew how much we loved you.Hug your hubby and all the animals you have loved.May you and Darrell walk hand in hand for ever at peace.Ride on Cowgirl.
Nancy and Dusty Perkins
September 17, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We knew Darrell and Barbara as horse friends. Barbara was a talented horsewoman! Rest In Peace, with Darrell.
Kathy Moore
September 17, 2019
Jenny Heath
September 17, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful friend Rest In Peace Barbara.
You will be missed by many... ♥
Judy Bucci
September 17, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person and dear friend. I will love you and miss you always.
Debbie Brashears
September 17, 2019
Barbara,
Your spunk and quick wit will be missed by all. You fought one heck of a battle but in the end you won as you are no longer in pain and get to rejoice with your loved ones and Darrell. Rest easy my FB friend.
September 17, 2019
Our sincere condolences to family and friends of our Manatee County High School Class of 1955 Alumna
Manatee High Alumni Association
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