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Barbara Spates Obituary
Well loved by all, she was a free spirit and loved life. She will be missed by her 14 beloved grandchildren.
Barbara is preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; and one sister, Gallilee (Gallie) Spates.
She is survived by five children, Tyrone Lindsey (stepson) of Elgin, Sikarr Spates of Elgin, IL, Shatairen Spates of Palatine, Saryea Lindsey of Rockford, Shamarri Lindsey of Palatine; three brothers, Jimmy Spates, Jr. of Aurora, Ricky Spates of Elgin, Dennis Johnson of Elgin; two sisters, Gearldine Fitzpatrick of Elgin, Lanitta (Darron) Simmons of Rockford; 14 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 1:00 PM until the time of service at 3:00 PM at the Living Gospel Church, Elgin, with Elder Leonard Spates, Jr., officiating. O'Connor Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin, in charge of arrangements. Burial will be private.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Spates
Carla Womack
June 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nakenna Womack & Sandy Campbell
June 6, 2008
My family would like to give our deepest condolences and will continue to keep you all in our prayers. Barbara's spirit will shine on. God Bless.
Neil and Kelly (Blalark) Crigler
June 5, 2008
We’re With You
When you miss Barbarlaine,
we’re with you in spirit,
wondering how you feel,
hoping you’re coping,
and getting a little better each day.
We understand. We care.
When you’re grieving,
we’re beside you,
in our hearts, in our thoughts,
we’re sending you sympathy,
encouragement, affection,
and strength to carry on with life. Barb would want it that way.
God bless you Spates Family!
Neil and I just want you to know that we are praying for you, and that we love you. God will keep you in perfect peace, just keep your minds stayed on him. He promised us that he would. I'm a witness!
God Bless!
Young/McDowell
June 3, 2008
We just wanted to give our sympathy to the Spates family. Barb was a close friend of the family and will be deeply missed.
Kathy Smith-Gleghorn
June 1, 2008
To the Spates Family: I am sorry for your loss and so saddened to hear of the passing of Barbara Laine. My love and sympathy to you all. I will keep you all in my prayers. May God comfort and keep you as you go through this sorrow.
Kathy Smith-Gleghorn
Christopher Smith
Rochelle Smith
Tia Smith
Patricia Hunter
May 31, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michelle Clark
May 31, 2008
In loving memory. You will be miss dearly. My prayers goes out to the family.
Althea Spates
May 30, 2008
We know from HIS WORD that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. When you get the time please find comfort in reading Isaiah 57.
Nikkia Brown - Medearis
May 30, 2008
To the Spates Family:
I am truly sorry to hear about Barbara. I too have just lost my father so I know what your family is going through. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Edith Bell
May 30, 2008
I wish to extend sincerest condolences to the “Spates” family, which is my extended family. Keep GOD in your life and he will comfort you in the times of storms. She is in a better place no more pain, no more sorrow, no more heartache.
Always a part of our hearts!
Respectfully….
Alton Jones Jr and Family
May 30, 2008
we want to give our condolences to the SPATES FAMILY.our prayers are with you.keep ya heads up.much Love.
Pamela (Graves) Harris
May 30, 2008
To the Spates Family--
My deepest symphathy. May the Lord comfort you in your time of need. Our families go way back to the trailer court days! Barbara Laine will truly be missed...
Khamarri, Keisha Lindsey, Nelson
May 29, 2008
To ALL of Barbs Family: We are so saddened by your loss..Barb was so LOVED by my mom (Kenyari Lindsey, who passed in 1994), My Grandmother told me how wonderful Barbs heart was and how sweet and loving she was to my mom..God Bless you All.....Khamarri Lindsey, 14
Cindy Pasano
May 29, 2008
My prayers and regards go out to all the family members of Barbara.
May God hold her in the palm of his hand until we all meet again!
felicia evans
May 29, 2008
barb will truely be missed and loved the evans family tony&felicia
James & Sue Ash
May 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Blalark Family
May 28, 2008
To the Spates Family,
Our prayers go out to you.
I Will never leave thee nor forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5)
The Howard Family
May 28, 2008
To the Spates Family,
Our deepest sympathy, Barb will be truely missed.
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you. (PSALM 55:22
Carol Richard
May 28, 2008
My condolences go out to the family of Barbara Spates, my heart was filled with sadness to hear of the passing of Barbara. May God grant peace to the family.
Carol Richard & son Jamar
Nedra, Jamal ,Jylan , Jerrod Hector-Leach Family
May 28, 2008
To the Family our thoughts and prayers are with you .Barb was always smiling always speaking her mind that's what I loved so much about her and her smile .She will be missed ,I will cherrish the memories that we shared running the halls at Larkin High School .God Bless you all
Pearline Riley
May 28, 2008
To The Family/Dennis;
God will carry you and family thru.I will pray that the family will obey his will and continue in his "Faith", God will make your burdens light.
God Bless and Keep You
Pearline Riley and Family
Carlotta Mitchell
May 28, 2008
What a shocker to have read this. Barbara Laine brought us many a happy and crazy moment.She has made her transition, let us not be sad, may we continue on as she would have liked us to. God Bless all. Love Mickkii.
Sonja Bell
May 28, 2008
I have not seen Barb for quite some time, but we have known each other since the days of meeting in "Clifford Court" aka Owasco Ave, on the Northwest side of Elgin. Barb has always been on my mind even during the days that we had not seen one another.
My deepest sympathies to the family and Barb is truely gonna be missed. Keep GOD in your lives and let the sun shine always.
Love and Sympathy to all who became a part of her circle of life!
Anna Quezada
May 28, 2008
I want to send my condolences to the Spates family. Barbara will be missed. She is in a better place right.
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