Barbara Jean Currence

Barbara Jean Currence

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 76, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 19, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Orvil Raynold Anderson and Marie Alice (Delowery) Anderson.

Barbara retired in 2002 from Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Michigan, where she worked as an Emissions Auditor. She was an avid sports fan of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and any sport her four granddaughters were in. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and loved being a grandma.

Barbara married Donald Richard Currence on July 20, 1968, in Redford, Michigan, and he survives. She is also survived by her daughters, Kimberly Ann Zill of Chelsea, MI, Brookanne Rena Maitland of Dexter, MI, four granddaughters, Marie Nicole (Kayla) Zill-Merice of Holland, MI, Brianna Nicole Maitland of Chicago, IL, Kristy Grace Maitland of Minneapolis, MN, and Samantha Anne Maitland of Dexter, MI, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, May Juanita Pitts, Bruce Delowery Anderson, and Delores Angeline Miller. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

No services will be held at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/PFFTribute/BarbaraCurrence.