Mrs. Barbara Marie "Barb" Powell
Mrs. Barbara Marie "Barb" Powell
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Born on March 7, 1973 in New Britain CT, Barb attended high school at Mary Immaculate Academy and graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication. She pursued work in the Information Technology field and was employed over the next 28 years in roles with ever increasing responsibilities for such firms as Keane Inc., Purdue Pharma L.P. in Stamford, CT and Pfizer Inc. in Groton, CT. In 2007, Barb and her husband, whom she married in 2002, relocated from Warwick, RI to Fort Worth, TX where she became an IT Quality Assurance Manager for Tarrant County.
In 2017, Barb decided to take a break from IT and became a Product Development Specialist and soap maker for their family business Ferocious Beard Company which allowed for her to spend more time with her children at home. In 2020 Barb took a position with Face-to-Face Integrated Technologies as a Child Welfare Systems Analyst supporting the State of Colorado where she worked until her passing.
Barb appreciated the little things in life and never wanted complicated things. After struggling to have children, she and her husband were blessed with the birth of their first child Dexter who was the twin of a stillborn boy Noah in 2008. Seventeen months later, rainbow baby sister Sydney was born. Barb made many friends and allies in stillborn baby Facebook groups sharing her story and supporting other women across the world suffering from infant loss. Barb also believed strongly in women's rights and equality for all people.
Barb loved taking family vacations to New England, Destin, FL and Corpus Christi, TX.
Barb is survived by her loving husband of 22 years Nathaniel, son Dexter, daughter Sydney, father Raymond Zembrzuski, mother Irena Zembrzuski, brother Steven Zembrzuski, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Barb did not want a service or burial but instead wanted a celebration of life party to be held by her family in her honor. Her wish was to be cremated and some of her ashes spread across a variety of places to include the Statue of Liberty in New York and various gulf beaches in FL, TX and Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT. Mrs. Barbara 'Barb' Marie (Zembrzuski) Powell
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Zofia Tarnawski
December 24, 2024
To my dear Godchild, Barb "Till memory fades and life departs you live forever in my heart " Your aunt Zofia.
Joe Agyen
December 24, 2024
I worked with Barb for 11 years at Tarrant County Government IT department, she was my manager and my sister on the job. She was one of the best managers I have worked for. We had a great time working together and we joked about retiring together. I tried to talk her out of leaving Tarrant County, but she wanted to go into business with Nate. When my son was in the medical school, Barb told me she would be my son's first patient as soon as soon he started practicing. She did send my son a nice graduation gift and he was very grateful for that. Barb will be missed tremendously. Rest in Peace my dear sister.
Eva Tarnawski
December 23, 2024
Eva Tarnawski
December 23, 2024
Words fail to express the profound loss and void I feel.
Nate & the kids, I am here to support you in any way I can. My heart & healing prayers go out to you as you navigate this unimaginable sorrow.
`Til we meet again, my dearest cousin Barb. I love and miss you so much. I cherish everything you taught me. Our beautiful, funny memories will remain in my heart forever.
Eva Tarnawski
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Lurenda Taylor
December 23, 2024
Barb was such an instrumental part of my growth as a child welfare system analyst for the State of Colorado. Barb was always willing to help me with any project. Barb was easy to talk to and always made me feel heard. I reached out to Barb for information about obtaining an ISTQB certification and she gave me many creditable resources. As a result my son is now also ISTQB certified and looking forward to a new career in IT. I will forever be grateful for the knowledge and kindness that Bard exhibited during the time that we worked together. She is missed and she will always be in our hearts. <3
Heather Hauser
December 23, 2024
Barb, we never met in person and yet you guided me through the darkest days after my twin daughter died. You had felt all the feelings and experienced all the same questions and feelings before me. You helped me see the joy in life again while never diminishing my sadness.
We rejoiced with each other over facebook with each milestone our children reached, and supported each other through the fatigue of motherhood.
Your family was everything to you and I know that you will always live inside each one of them. You and Noah will watch together as your children grow and send signs to Nate and the kids along the way.
Thank you for all you did for me. As we always talked about, I will say your name often because saying your name doesn´t remind your loved ones that you died, they never forget. It reminds them that you lived and that you are remembered.
Rest in peace Barb.
-Heather H.
Steve & Cheryl Zembrzuski
December 23, 2024
Sending love & prayers to you and the kids. She will be missed dearly.
Julie Elmore
December 23, 2024
Nate, I see Barb wanted some of her Ashe´s spread on Lake Champlain.
It would be so wonderful if you wanted to come and stay over with us while here.
Our home is small but we have an extra bedroom and a pull out couch.
We are literally just down the beach from the Powell camps property where I know you came to with your family when you guys were young.
Just reach out when you are thinking of coming. Much love, Julie
Julie Elmore
December 23, 2024
Barbara was clearly such a gift in you and the kids lives. And so many others.
Keep holding her close, share constantly stories together, speak with her, know her soul is in each of you and that will never go away.
And of course allow the deep grief to mourn her physical loss and time here on earth.
Sending so much love to all of you. Love Julie
Donna Brandt
December 22, 2024
I'm one of her fellow "Angelmommies" - we met on Justmommies many, many years ago. She was a joyous part of my life! I will forever think of her when I see anything Polish. She posted a drawing of an angelbaby, which I gleefully had tattooed on my inner wrist. It is now her memorial too.
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