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Barbara Stefan Obituary

STEFAN, Barbara Danielle 45, of St. Petersburg, passed away suddenly on Sept. 23, 2011. Dani was a devoted mother to Chloe, who was the light of her life. She enjoyed decorating, shopping, traveling, gardening, and spending time with her special group of friends. She was born and raised in New Jersey before settling down in Florida. She was a loving and generous mom, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend to many. She spent countless hours caring for absolutely anyone who needed help, be it friends, strangers, or her pets. She was predeceased by her mom, JoAne, and former husband, Tim. She is survived by her beautiful daughter Chloe; father, Robert Schmidt (Roberta) of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Nicole Naylor (Chuck); niece and nephew, Chelsea and Shawn of Northfield, NJ; sister, Megan McDonald (Jason) of Jacksonville, and her favorite brother-in-law, PJ of St. Petersburg, as well as many loving friends. Her family will miss her deeply with all of their hearts. A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, Sept. 27th at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home, 2201 Dr. MLK Jr. Street N.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Sep. 27, 2011.

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Leroy HAWKINS

October 4, 2011

Dear miss dannie ive known you for 4 yrs an going to truly miss seeing an talking to you every thursday morning while detailing your cars. An knowing how proud you was of cloey starting high school.you are truly an angle an beautiful person inside an out. love you an R.I.P

Dee Dee Moss

September 28, 2011

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She and Tim were my neighbors at Pirate's Cove in Tierra Verde.

Joseph & Theresa Totoro

September 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 27, 2011

I am so glad I had the chance to know Dani. I truly enjoyed seeing her each week and venting about school and life! Chloe, you are wonderful girl and I will miss you. Stay in touch.

lori radford

September 27, 2011

There will always be a void in our hearts. My love goes out to her family and precious daughter Chloe. Her many friends will miss our porch gatherings with her kind spirit and unique laughter.

September 26, 2011

Danielle was truly a shining star in the world,I feel a great loss knowing she is gone...I will always love you Dee...Tony

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