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Barbara Pettit Walters
1946 - 2020
Barbara Pettit Walters
1946 - 2020
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1946
DIED
2020
Barbara Walters Obituary
Jan. 28, 1946 - Oct. 14, 2020
Barbara Pettit Walters, a longtime resident of Ormand Beach, Florida passed away on October 14, 2020. Born in Bound Brook, New Jersey, Barbara was the daughter of Harvey and Mary Pettit.
Barbara graduated from Charles F. Brush High School, in Lyndhurst, Ohio where she met the love of her life, Gary Walters (predeceased). Upon graduation Barb attended Michigan State University where she and Gary reconnected. They married on May 10th, 1969. Barbara continued to enjoy and often attended Michigan State University Athletics, if not in person, on TV.
Gary and Barb were avid world travelers bringing home many memories with them. Later in life, Barb continued her adventures making memories with her closest friends and Church family. She loved her Monday night Bridge Club get-togethers and her nearly annual trip to Cape Cod.
Barb's participation in Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church Youth Group brought many rewards, often sharing her anticipation of the next event and the care she had for the young people of the congregation.
Barb's greatest joy in life was her family as a mother to Steven (wife -Trinity, granddaughters - Sydney and Gabrielle) and Jason (wife - Missy) Walters, a sister to Jean Pettit Stachura (husband- Greg) and John Pettit (wife- Kathy), and aunt to several nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID restrictions, the family will honor her life privately at Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church where burial will also take place. There will be a streaming service for friends and family at www.lighthousepresob.org.
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Lois Agliata
October 25, 2020
So sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. I will always remember her happy, outgoing personality and her genuine smile. Sending love and condolences to her family.
Mary Anne Jackson-Trumbull
October 25, 2020
I was sorry to read about Barbara's passing. We were friends through the ASSURE group. I am sending prayers and sympathy to her family. She will be greatly missed.
Love and blessings,
Mary Anne Jackson-Trumbull
Pat Welsh McHenry
October 25, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the Walters family. Barb and I were good friends, she lived next door to us in Lyndhurst, Ohio. She and Gary were a wonderful couple and we had lots of fun together. She and Gary are together again. God bless you all.
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Brandie Hayes
October 23, 2020
I was so saddened to hear of your passing and want to offer my deepest sympathies to the family. I met Barbara when I began working the the homeowners association that she was an active participant in. He thoughtfulness for her community and the kindness and support she offered to me personally will always be appreciated. Blessed be. Brandie Hayes
Julie Freidus
October 22, 2020
My sincere condolences to Barbara’s family. She was such a lovely person and gone way too soon! I hope you can find peace in the happy memories!
Jo-Ann Sprigle Harmon
October 22, 2020
Steven, Missy and all Barb's family; She will never be far from my thoughts and will always remain dear to my heart. She was a thoughtful, caring friend and I miss her so much. Thinking of you all today with love.
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