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Barbara (Buckley) Sofra - CLEVELAND, OH - Barbara (Buckley) Sofra, age 54, passed away on October 27th in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. Barbara was born in Santa Monica, California. She raised her family mostly in Columbus, Ohio and later moved to Savannah to be near family. Barbara was a devoted wife to Anthony of 35 years and loving mother to Kelly (Bryce) Nickels of New Jersey and Greg (Donna) Sofra of Columbus Ohio and doting grandmother to Benjamin and Leo James. She is also survived by her dear sisters Anne, Susan, Mary, brother, Dennis and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a kind and compassionate person who always put others first. Her family was the most important thing to her. She will truly be missed. A memorial service will be held at White Bluff United Methodist Church at 3 pm. on Saturday, November 17th. Donations in her honor may be sent to Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavillion, 225 Candler Dr. Savannah Ga. 31405. Savannah Morning News November 11, 2007 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Nov. 11, 2007.

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Judy Cowgill

November 15, 2007

Barb was my dearest and best friend. She was indeed an AWESOME lady. She truly loved life and her family. I will always hold and cherish all the good times and memories that I have had with Barb and our many phone conversations over the last 18 years. She will truly be missed.

Donn Sofra (Happensack)

November 14, 2007

There are so many kind things you can say about Barb, but the one thing that I found most amazing about her was her willingness to help others. She was one of the most unselfish and kind hearted people I have ever met. Her strong will and determination to live life to the fullest was truly an inspiration. She raised an amazing son that I was so fortunate to have met and marry . . . Thank you for welcoming me so openly into your family. I love you.

Greg Sofra

November 13, 2007

My mom was, and will always be, a true inspiration in my life. She taught me how to treat others and to always cherish the time spent with family and dear friends. Her memory, inspiration and influence will live on through many, many family and friends for many generations. Mom - you mean the world to me, and I know you will be with me throughout my life. I love you.

Mike Link

November 12, 2007

Through my friendship with Greg I was very lucky to have known Barb for the last 15 years. She is such a fun, active woman with a great sense of humor and an awesome cook - everything you could want in a mom and everything you could want in a "best friend's mom".

Savannah Oncology Center

November 11, 2007

Barbara was such an inspiration to all of us. She was so strong and wanted to live! Our thoughts are with you. Dr. Pablo, Camille, and all the staff at Savannah Oncology Center

Kim Pelham

November 11, 2007

Barbara was such a special and dear person in our lives and will be greatly missed!

Love,
Kim ,Jamie, Amber and Tyler Pelham

GA MOM

November 11, 2007

Such a beautiful lady that I know will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

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