Barbara Ann Meddleton

Barbara Ann Meddleton obituary, Melbourne, FL

Barbara Ann Meddleton

Barbara Meddleton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brownlie & Maxwell Funeral Service & Crematory on Aug. 5, 2024.
Barbara Ann Meddleton, 94, from West Melbourne, Florida passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born in Jamaica, New York on February 4, 1930.
Barbara was married to George (Tim) Meddleton September 8, 1951 until his death on July 8, 1986. The two of them were made for each other and were the perfect couple.
She was a past Matron of Peace Chapter Eastern Star in Bowie, Maryland. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Mom Mom) and a true caring friend to everyone.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edwin Smith and Ruth Emery.
She worked as a secretary at the Washington Navy Yard for many years while living in Maryland.
Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family, riding bikes and playing her favorite game Password and she was very competitive. She enjoyed watching her judge shows on T.V.
She also enjoyed watching old movies and often would say now these are the classics.
Besides her husband and family, Barbara had two other loves Pepsi and Hershey bars which she had daily for over seventy one years. She was a lover of animals and if she found a stray dog or cat she would bring them home or find a safe home for them to live. She always had a kind word for everyone and was never unkind to anyone.
She is survived by her sister Linda Kohler of Melbourne; son Jeffrey Meddleton of Avon Park and daughter Susan Goodfellow of West Melbourne; three grandchildren Christopher Goodfellow of West Melbourne; Kevin Goodfellow of West Melbourne and Sarah Meddleton of Port Orange. She was a great grandmother to Carter and Cameron of West Melbourne; and Emory of Port Orange as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mom loved all of her family.

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