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Barbara Roupe Obituary
Barbara Ann Jones Roupe, 81, of Washington died Friday, April 29, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born April 26, 1941, in Washington, a daughter of the late Wray and Mildred Liggett Jones.
Barbara was a 1959 graduate of Washington High School and a 1962 graduate of the Washington Hospital School of Nursing. She had been employed 37 years in the obstetrical department at Washington Hospital prior to her retirement in 2000.
She was an active member of Chartiers Crossroads Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and elder. She was a former member of Fairhill Manor Christian Church.
She enjoyed writing poetry, photography, reading, and cooking, especially for her family who she loved.
On February 17, 1962, she married James C. Roupe, who survives.
Also surviving are four children, Lisa A. (Sonny) Kerr, Debbie L. (Bill Seiler) Lindsay, Amy M. (William) Spencer, all of Washington, and James P. (Jody) Roupe, of Sharpsburg, MD; 11 grandchildren, A.J. (Jackie) Kerr, Austin (Becca) Kerr, Jeremy (Ashley) Murray, Joshua (Ashley) Lindsay, Justin (Adrienne) Lindsay, Jacob Spencer, Maddie Spencer, Jonah Spencer, Grace Roupe, Rachel Roupe, and James Roupe; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Zrimm, of Avella, and Sandra Kandros, of Hendersonville, TN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and brothers and sisters-in-law.
Deceased is a brother, Robert Jones.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Ave., Washington, Douglas M. Jones, supervisor, Dr. Lawrence K. Donovan, director, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Interment will follow in Independence Cemetery. The Angels of Allegheny will perform a brief ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, honoring Barbara's nursing career. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Ohio State Scholarship Foundation, C/O Michael Corea Scholarship Fund, PO box 710811, Columbus, OH, 43271. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandjones.com.
The service will be offered virtually via zoom. Anyone wishing to participate virtually can via the following link, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9201256657.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barb Biddle
April 24, 2023
I miss her so much. Barb was more like a sister than a friend. I will always miss her. Rest in peace dear friend. We will meet again.
Lovingly, Barb Biddle
Bill and Norma Holmes
May 4, 2022
Jim
So sorry to hear of Barb´s passing.
You and your family are in our prayers.
Philip & Betty Camden
May 2, 2022
Dear Jim We wish to express our deepest sympathy. Barb´s fortitude and courage has truly been an inspiration for many, ourselves included. All our prayers are with the entire family. We wish we could be there to offer our support.
Philip & Betty Camden
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John Plis
May 2, 2022
Always enjoyed having her family feel at home at my Melbourne Beach vacation home in Florida....always a kind beautiful lady so sorry for your loss.
Joyce McClay
May 2, 2022
Dear Jim and family, so sad to learn of Barb´s death. She was a beautiful person in so many ways. Always enjoyed it when Barb and Jim would visit Barre and me at the beach. She loved her family so much, treasure your memories. Love to all Joyce McClay
Rae Dawn Guyton
May 1, 2022
Barb was a wonderful, caring person and nurse. Her love for life and family was abundant. Cherish your memories and keep her in your hearts. Another special angel to watch over all of us. God bless.
Beth Clark
April 30, 2022
What a wonderful nurse and a joy to work with. Condolences to the family her love for everyone will live on in your cherished memories.
Barb and Bill Biddle
April 30, 2022
I lost my dearest best friend of 60+ years. Will miss her so much. Rest in Peace in God's hands. Prayers to the family at this difficult time.
Debbie Elmore
April 30, 2022
What a blessing Barb was to so many. It was such a joy to be her friend. My thoughts and prayers to Jim and her family.
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