Carol Emily Lantz Barbee

Barbee Carol Emily Lantz Barbee, age 85, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, March 25, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at Broad Street United Methodist Church, 501 East Broad Street, Columbus with visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 7 and from 12 noon until service time on Saturday. Carol Lantz Barbee was born September 11, 1931 in Granville, OH to the late Marvin and Leota Dunlap Lantz. A graduate of Granville High School and Grant School of Nursing, she practiced nursing at Grant Hospital. She was a cherished member of Broad Street United Methodist Church where she served in the choir, prayer shawl ministry and as financial secretary over the years. She enjoyed bird watching, butterflies, music, quilting and crafts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Dale and Jerry Lantz. Survivors include: husband, James Barbee; daughters, Patricia Jackson (Dan), Susan Grabinski; sons, Thomas Barbee (Lori), Ken Barbee (Michele Pollio); grandchildren, Tristan Clingo (Leeann), Sarah and Claire Grabinski, Emily Barbee (Andy Toms), Harper Pollio-Barbee, Taylor, Chris (Leslie), Eric (Kisha), and Nathan (Ellen) Jackson; brothers, Neal and Willis Lantz; sisters, Harriet Hulsey, Shirley Kimble, Mary Alice Shields, Nancy Lou Schultz, Linda Beal; great grandchildren, Riley, Matthew, Kate, Sophia, Tyler, Joseph Jackson; former sons-in-law, Jeff Clingo and Gene Grabinski; and many dear friends. Contributions may be made in Carol's memory to Broad Street United Methodist Church or Wesley Ridge Retirement Community. Arrangements are under the care of COTNER FUNERAL HOME, Reynoldsburg. Messages may be sent to her family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.