Photo courtesy of Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Jan 21, 1938 – Mar 8, 2022 (Age 84)
Barbara “Barb” Ewing Anderson, 84
Barbara “Barb” Ewing Anderson, 84, formerly of Punxsutawney, died on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Barbara was born on January 21, 1938, in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Dorothy (McMillan) and Francis LeRoy “Dutch” Anderson.
She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church of Punxsutawney. She was a graduate of Punxsutawney High School Class of 1955. Upon graduating high school, she became a dental assistant.
She began her career in the airline industry based in New York City as a Stewardess with Northeast Airlines on May 4, 1961. On August 1, 1972, Delta Airlines merged with Northeast Airlines. At this time, she transferred to Delta’s Flight Attendant Base in Dallas, Texas. Thus, making, The Colony, Texas, her home for fifty years. Barbara’s flying career continued on with Delta for the next thirty-three years and she retired as a Delta Airlines Flight Attendant after completing forty-three years of service in 2005. She enjoyed her flying career immensely!
Barbara forged many wonderful friendships with her fellow flight attendants throughout her career with Northeast and Delta Airlines. She traveled near and far, enjoying a wonderful blessed life.
She enjoyed fishing, golfing, and skiing. She was a member of the Delta Airlines Women’s Golfing Team and earned them many trophies.
She is survived by her cousin Timothy S. Meenan and wife Sandi of Punxsutawney, along with a host of cousins; and her dear friends and caregivers Maryilyn and Norm Kemp of Haslet Texas.
She also leaves behind her loving fur-baby “Miss Daisy Mae.” Her devoted companion of Fifteen years. She will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney, with Pastor Erin Kobs officiating.
Interment will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park alongside her mother and father.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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A graceful caring lovely lady. I was honored to have known Barbara as a neighbor, flight attendant friend and cat enthusiast. Your memory lives on in your beautiful soul.
Peace be with you Barb.
Debbie Ellis
March 30, 2022 | Fredericksburg, TX | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I always loved flying with Barb. She made it fun!
Pam Fitzgibbon
March 17, 2022 | Coppell, TX | Coworker
A lovely lady who was a joy to be around and the epitome of what old style Delta service was all about. Peace to the hearts of all her family and friends. May she rest with the angels. Requiescat in pace, dear Barbara.
Marcel "Marc" Viens
March 17, 2022 | Long Beach, CA | Coworker
Barbara was truly loved at Delta! She was a coworker you looked forward to seeing and she loved her job. She was a joy to work with and a wonderful flight attendant and advocate for Delta. I’m glad our lives touched and we shared so many memories for over 30 years. I’m sending love and prayers for Barbara and all who knew her.a truly precious person! Love, Jan Smith Luers
Jan Smith Liers
March 17, 2022 | Grapevine, TX | Coworker
When I think of Barb, I will always remember her incredible intelligence, energy, quick wit, kindness, professionalism, beautiful smile & eyes, great sense of humor and her wonderful laugh. I also remember her love for all animals and her dear family & friends. Barb now has a new set of wings. May she rest in peace and watch over us all. Sending sincere condolences to all of Barb's family and friends.
Terry Boland
March 17, 2022 | Plano, TX | Coworker
