Barbara Ann Hartzke

Barbara Ann (Scott) Hartzke, age 78, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was born on March 30, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Barbara grew up in St. Louis, where her lifelong calling to care for others began. While training as a student nurse, she met her future husband when he was recovering from a motorcycle accident in the hospital. What began as a chance encounter quickly blossomed into a deep and enduring love. Barbara and Fred were married on January 18, 1969, and shared 56 beautiful years together. Fred passed away on October 6, 2025, and now Barbara and Fred are reunited, joined together forever.

A devoted wife, accomplished nurse, and extraordinary mother and grandmother, Barbara lived a life rooted in service and compassion. She was intelligent, caring, empathetic, and endlessly kind. Barbara had a gift for making every birthday and holiday feel magical-through her holiday decorations, her wonderful cooking and baking, and the boundless love she poured into her family. Her warmth and generosity were felt in every corner of her home.

Barbara was a voracious reader, an accomplished gardener, and found great joy in birdwatching-interests she eagerly shared with those she loved. Above all, she treasured her role as "Mimi" to her grandchildren, delighting in every moment spent with them.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Jean Kimpel), Cynthia (Rodney) Fenimore, Christine, and Frederick Scott; and grandchildren, Sydney, Gage, Summer, Alex, Anthony and Colton Fenimore.

A public gathering and time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Reflections Chapel at Rest Haven Funeral Home, located at 2500 State Highway 66 East, Rockwall, Texas 75087.

A funeral service to honor Barbara's life will follow at 10:00 AM, also in Reflections Chapel, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. Interment will take place immediately following the service at Rest Haven Memorial Park, in the Garden: Companion Terrace, located on-site.

Those wishing to send flowers for the service may do so by contacting The Flower Box by Rest Haven at (972) 772-3269. Independent florists are kindly asked to deliver floral arrangements directly to Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall by 8:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, to ensure timely placement and display for visitation.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rest Haven Funeral Home - Rockwall, Texas.