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Barbara A. Summers French

1942 - 2002

BORN

1942

DIED

2002

Barbara French Obituary

Barbara A. Summers French, 59, vice president of accounting for Fort Worth City Credit Union, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2002 in Parker County.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Barbara was an accomplished church pianist whose talent blessed multitudes of Christians.

Survivors: Husband of 43 years, Jackie French; sons, Russell French and wife, Tammy, Jamie French and fiance, Julie Larimer and Jerry French and wife, Mitzi; mother, Lorene Summers of Corsicana; sister, Reba Archer and husband, Richard of Grand Praire; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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Published by Star-Telegram on May 31, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara French

17 Entries

Regina Hair

June 21, 2002

How beautiful the day and night;

The earth is singing in the wind,

The voices rise and touch the sky

Telling all the earth’s believing

And in the night sighs fall down,

and from the skies sighs fall down on me.

And when I move away from view

My voice is singing in the wind,

It rises up to touch the sky

Telling all that I believe in,

And from the night earth shall sing.

(Tears On My Heart\a day without rain – enya)

Jack French

June 18, 2002

Thanks to all of you, our friends, for the kind words and thoughtfulness. Haven't seen many of you in years, but to know you still remember us is so very comforting. The boys and I got Barb's memorial roadside cross place at the accident site this past Sunday, Father's Day. I knew I LOVED her, but didn't know she was loved by so many in her professional life, as well as her private life. We were able to pay tribute to her via tape recordings and records....she played and sang at her funeral the songs that meant so much to her and I. Flowers all the way from China. Truly, the LOVE of my life. Sincerely, Jack French

Robin Tryon

June 12, 2002

Dear Jack, It is still so hard for me to believe that Barbara is gone. It is a comfort to know that she is with our Heavenly Father, and is a beautiful Angel watching down on us.I keep seeing her smiling face everytime I hear her voice on the messages at the Credit Union.She always had such good advice for me whenever we talked. I know how much she loved you and her family. Her memory will be with you always.Richard and I really loved both of you very much and I pray that you will stay in contact with your Credit Union family.You will always be a part of us.We love you very much. Robin Tryon

Vickie Van Velsor

June 6, 2002

TO THE FRENCH FAMILY:

Through my friendship with Jamie, I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Barbara and the rest of the French family. What a truly remarkable woman Barbara was ... raising three fine sons is evidence of that alone!

I will always remember the wonderful way Barbara had of making everyone feel so welcome in her home. The Christmas I spent with y'all is one of my most memorable ever. Barbara's laugh was so contagious!

Although our lives have gone in different directions, I will always be grateful for the privilege I had of knowing each and every one of you. My heart aches for your loss.

Love always,

Vickie

Don & Deloris Pultz

June 5, 2002

dear jack and family,

we send you our love and deepest sympathy in your double loss. ya'll were and still are an important part of our lives even though it's been a long time since we've been together.

barbara was a very beautiful woman both on the outside and inside. earth has lost a beautiful treasure, but heaven has gained a wonderful gem. she was always a wonderful friend. you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

love, don & deloris

James Pultz

June 5, 2002

Jack & Family,

we were stunned to heard the news of Barbra and were saddend. Even though we haven't see you guys in a couple of years, You were still on our minds. I think the thing I'll miss the most is Barbara's smile, the way she spoke softly, and of course the sweet tones she played on the organ. I KNOW she will be truley missed by you and the many others she has touched over the years. My God be with you in this time of need.

God Bless,

James, Melissa, Logan, & Zachary Pultz.

Verlin & Barbara Stogdill

June 4, 2002

Dear Jack and family. So very sorry for your loss of both your Dad and Barbara. We were both stunned when we heard the news.

You both have been long time friends and we have many wonderful memories of you both. Truly our loss of such a wonderful and talented person as Barbara was is heaven's gain. We all look forward to the Day when Jesus comes to reunite us and takes us to be with him, and there will be no more parting.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very trying time.

Love and prayers. Barbara and Verlin Stogdill

Vicki Eyer

June 4, 2002

Jack, Rusty, Jamie & Jerry:

All of us lost a very special loved one on May 28th....a day we'll never forget. Barbara taught me so many things through the 43 years she was a part of my life, including the example she set as a Wife, Mother, Sister and Friend. I will miss her laughter, advice and talks that we shared. I'm thankful to have so many memories with Barbara that I can cherish forever. Our whole family dearly loved Barbara. I can't wait for the day that we will join her in Heaven!

Sue & David Marshall

June 4, 2002

Jack & family,

We were so sorry about your loss of Barbara and your Father both so close together. Barbara was such a beautiful woman, a wonderful Christian, an accomplished musician. We went to Willow Creek with you both, she also bought MaryKay from me at times before you moved. I pray that you and your family have peace in knowing that Barbara is in Heaven right now.

David and I wnat to express our sympathy to you all.

Love and blessings,

Sue & David Marshall

Lindy Brown Hughes

June 4, 2002

Dear Jack, Rusty, Jamie and Jerry..

Please know that my prayers have been with you all. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Barbara was a very beautiful, sweet and talented lady. I also will miss her dearly. God be with you during your greif and help you to come through it one day at a time.

God bless you all!

Lindy Brown Hughes

Scott & Marcia Seese

May 31, 2002

Dear Jack & Family,

Bill Daniels called us Friday Night to inform us of Barbara's death. We are in shock. Please accept our condolences and believe that our hearts are with you. Barbara was a wonderful woman and I can rest knowing that she truly resides with the Lord now.

Sincerely,

Scott & Cia Seese

Ellen & Dale Workman

May 31, 2002

Heaven Is My Home

Heaven is now my home for all eternity. I am walking with my Jesus beside

the Crystal Sea.

I look and see my family and friends are gathered all around. My soul has

been made free and no longer am I earthly bound.

Singing to my Lord I hear so I join in as voices life in praise. What joy I

feel as I look upon His face that my hand in worship I gently raise.

On heavens bright shore one day my loved ones and I will meet again.

With God's great love and grace He will say, "My child now enter in."

Let the Lord be your strength on the days you ask why and find it hard to

understand. My Lord will comfort and dry all tears while your in the

hollow of His hand.

So we will have a day of rejoicing and it really won't be long. When that

day is finally before us "Victory In Jesus" will be our song.

Ellen Workman 5/29/02

Jack and Family,

We just want to send our love and let you know our prayers are with

each and everyone of you.

Charles and Shirley Orr

May 31, 2002

So sad to hear of yourlost. Our lost is heaven's gain...We love you both so very much and often thought of you. We are so glad that you all stopped by to see us when you were on vacation a couple of years ago..Every time we come through Weatherford we would say we need to call. Now our lost...But the reunion with the Lord is Barb's reward for all the great influence she has had on all our lives. Jack if you need to get away just call us....We love you....Charlie and Shirley.

Terri McDowell-Bennett

May 31, 2002

Jack, Jamie, Jerry, and Rusty;

I have known you guys all my life. I was so sad to hear of your loss. Jack, my heart hurts for you losing your Father and your Wife so close together. I have prayed that God will comfort you and the boys and heal your hearts. We all know Barbara is now in a better place, probably talking the Lord's ear off :) I remember taking ceramics with her and my Mom when I was little, and how Jerry and I used to always run around. Seems like someone was always telling us to "be quiet" *smile*. I remember being so in awe of the way she played the piano, it was beautiful. Just wanted you to know that even though it has been quite a while since we have seen you and your family, our "Christian" family is always in our thoughts and our prayers, and we will continue to pray that God will be with you in this difficult time. I love you guys.

Sincerely,

Terri McDowell-Bennett

(Joe and Lyn's daughter)

Jillian French

May 31, 2002

~Nana and Pappy always took me out to the restaruant called 'JoJos' for my birthday - for desert, I would always order Jello.

~She always had a styrofoam cup of coffee in her hand.

~She called me pumkin.

~Ever since I was 10, she always had to look up to me.

~When I was over at her house one weekend, Nana had a pair of black, leather, high-heeled boots that I never took off the entire weekend.

~Everytime I went into her bedroom, I looked into her jewelry box, and tried on a ring or two.

~One time when I was four-wheeling, I wasn't sittin on it the right way, and I went flying off. She came running to me: "Jill, are you okay?!?!"

~When you would turn the TV up loud or turn the radio on, she'd always ask: "What's all the rackit?!?!"

~When she would go to bed and I was still up, she'd tell me not to slame the Microwave door.

~Nana was the first one that got me wearing make-up - Mary Kay of course!

~I loved walking into her house at Christmas time, you never knew what it was going to look like.-- thats year round!

~I remember the first goat that died, and she cried - holding a cup of coffee.

~She gave lots of points to Shelby and I at the piano.

~She had some of the weirdest eye glasses.

~Nana had her own sense-of-style.

~She was a slow eater.. maybe cause she talked so much.

~She had her own library of movies, she'd always let us barrow them: "Write down your name and what movie..." I think she would have made alot of money if she would have charged us!

~I could listen to Nana play the piano and sing for hours.

~She loved the game 'Solitaire'.

~Nana told me that when she would try and roll over in bed, that Star would start to growl.

~She loved her camper.

Nana had the biggest heart, out of anyone I know.

~She is lucky she still had hair after raising those 3 boys!

~I remember (notlong after they moved into the Weatherford house), a group of us went walking in the very back before it got all cut back, and all of us got stuck in these bushes, and if it wasnt for my Hot pink-orange-green jacket -- Jerryboy and Mitzi would have never found us!

~She loved her deck...

family...

kids...

husband...

job...

grandkids...

dogs...

Bunny the Donkey...

paino...

and most of all she loved the Lord!

Sandra Brinlee-Mayne

May 31, 2002

Jack and sons: So very sorry to hear about your loss, it was such a shock. Even though I haven't seen the two of you for many years, I will always remember Barbara as a good friend and a great inspiration. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lisa Blake

May 31, 2002

It could happen in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye...my friend has left this earth, in Heaven she now resides. One day I will see her again when we meet on the other side. I will miss her dearly.

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