Barbara J. Kidd

Barbara J. Kidd obituary, Inkster, MI

Barbara J. Kidd

Upcoming Events

Feb

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Taylor, MI

23750 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

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Feb

14

Service

6:00 p.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Taylor, MI

23750 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

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Barbara Kidd Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Voran Funeral Home - Taylor Chapel on Feb. 11, 2026.
Kidd, Barbara J., was born on October 11, 1956 in Charlton, West Virginia to Walker and Betty Shumake. Barbara, who resided in Inkster, Michigan, passed away on February 10, 2026 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Joe Kidd. Loving mother of Geoff Skelton and Amanda (Jeff) Sylvester. Dear stepmother of Joe (Lou) Kidd, DeDe (Jeff) Velker, Josh (Emily) Kidd and Jacob (Katie) Kidd. Dear sister of Debra (the late Robert) Simpson and the late Cindy (the late Joel) Manning. Dearest grandmother of 3. Dear step grandmother of 5. Barbara was preceded in death by her father; Walker Shumake. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Visitation Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with the funeral service to be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Road. (313) 291-1800. Please share memories and/or leave condolences on Barbara's guestbook on her tribute wall.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Taylor, MI

23750 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

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Feb

14

Service

6:00 p.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Taylor, MI

23750 Goddard Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.