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Barbara Barkley Obituary

BARKLEY, Barbara A., 75, of Wesley Chapel, passed away November 2, 2008, in Zephyrhills. She was born March 13, 1933, in Fulton, N.Y., to Paul and Fern (Barnes) Heer and came to Wesley Chapel in 1989 from Central Square, N.Y. Mrs. Barkley was a homemaker, a member of the Eagles Club, the Moose Lodge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women' s Auxiliary, the AMVETS, and the Elks Association. She is survived by her husband, Malcolm Barkley of Wesley Chapel; a granddaughter, Tammy Oosting of Cape Coral, Fla.; three great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Erika and Kyle; and three brothers all of New York. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dian Haven. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at Whitfield Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery.

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Published by TBO.com on Nov. 4, 2008.

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Edna Wilson

November 16, 2008

When i joined the Eagles,i found a great friend.Her name was Barb and we connected right away.We always hugged and really cared for one another.Barb was ready with a smile and a joke.I think she felt my presents when i went each time to see her.I loved Barb and i pray that she is with her maker without pain and happy.I share a special place in my heart just for her.I will see you again Barb.Love you Edna

Jack Strong

November 12, 2008

Mel & Family
Sorry to hear about Barb I will miss all the e-mails and are talks about Dirt Stocks Cars back in NY. May you rest in peace God bless.

Chuck & Pauline Vitello

November 5, 2008

Barb will be greatly missed .We will all miss her funny e-mails, but she is with Dian now and at peace
good-bye sister-in-law we will miss you. Chuck & Pauline

CLINT & CAROL COLLINS

November 5, 2008

IT WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW BARB SHE NEVER KNEW A STRANGER,AND ALWAYS HAD A KISS OR A HUG FOR YOU WHEN YOU SEEN HER. WE WILL ALL MISS HER.

Lois Reynolds

November 5, 2008

Certainly will MISS seeing you sitting in your usual seats. Know that you will suffer no more!

Mary Burns

November 5, 2008

Aunt Barb was one of the funniest women I have ever known. I spent alot of time with her and my cousin, Dian, as a teenager. Now mother and daughter are together and I bet are once again laughing. I will miss you Aunt Barb!!
Love, Mary (Vitello) Burns

kim duda

November 4, 2008

To the Oosting family
Though I did not know your Grandma. I know what she meant to you and that is enough to know that she will be greatly missed. Hang in there we are there for you. Kim ,Mandeegirl ,and EJ.

Alton Williams

November 4, 2008

Dear Mel & family,
Sorry to hear about BARB. We will miss not seeing her at the clubs. Our deepest sympathy
Our prayers are with you

Jean Stady & Al Williams

Tiffany

November 4, 2008

To the Barkley family: I wish to extend my deepest condolences at this time. I am very sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you. (Psalms 37:10,11)

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