Barbara Hyland

Barbara Edwina

Lee Hyland

January 9, 1915 -

January 1, 2012



Barbara Edwina Lee Hyland passed into eternity on January 1, 2012, The Feast of the Solemnity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, The Mother of God, at the hour of Divine Mercy. Barbara's health had gradually declined in the last two years.

She was loved as much as any mother can be by her children, Lt. Colonel Lawrence N. Hyland (Kathrine McConnell Hyland), Dr. Richard E. Hyland (Dr. Caryl Hebert Hyland), and Dr. Patrick A. Hyland (Linda Burns-Hyland).

Barbara entered the world as the daughter of Robert Edward Lee and Genvieve Revere Lee on January 9, 1915 and was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama.

Baptized into the Catholic Faith, she was always a model Christian. She was raised as a member of St. Joan of Arc parish and attended Leinkauf Elementary and Barton Academy. On moving to Crichten, the family became members of St. Catherine of Sienna parish and she graduated from Murphy High School in 1932.

She resided in New Orleans for three years after her marriage to Dr. Norman D. Hyland in August, 1946, where Norman finished his doctorate degree in dentistry at Loyola University. Norman predeceased Barbara on The Feast of the Miraculous Medal, November 27, 1984. On their return to Mobile from New Orleans, Barbara and Norman settled at the Loop and became members of Little Flower parish.

Her loss is mourned by her three boys and their wives, by her grandchildren, John, Dennis, Michael, and Kathleen Hyland; her great-grandchildren, Hanna and Alexandria Hyland; and by her four nephews, John, David, Jerome and Thomas Lee, and most especially by her dearest friend and cousin, Audrey Bruce.

The family extends special thanks to Deborah Miller who assisted in her care with great devotion and love.

Barbara loved flowers, was wonderful at arranging them, and used to make posies for her sons' girlfriends, so feel free to send flowers. In addition, donations may be made to Little Flower Church.

Funeral arrangements are with Ascension Funeral Home, Mobile, Alabama.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Little Flower Catholic Church, Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday, January 4 at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the nave of the church. Our Lady's Rosary is at 10:00 A.M. The celebrant of the Mass will be Reverend Father John Lynes. Special family friend, the Very Reverend Hector R.G. Perez will concelebrate.

The family requests that many Masses for the intention of the repose of her soul be celebrated.

Barbara was a woman of grace and beauty, and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. May her soul rest in peace.

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