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Violet Barrow Obituary
Violet May Barrow, age 95, of Toledo, OH, passed away on March 14, 2024.
She was born to George and Evelyn (Chehardy) Farran on May 16, 1928. She was a graduate of Scott High School. Violet married William Barrow and together they raised 7 children. She enjoyed cooking for her family, always bringing lunch to the store each day, sharing cookies with her family and friends at Christmas, traveling, spending time with her lifelong friends and hanging out on the deck to soak in the sunshine. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Violet will be dearly missed she was the greatest mother, grandmother, sister and mother-in-law that anyone could ask for.
Violet was preceded in death by her husband, William Barrow; her parents; son, David; brothers, John, Bob, and George Farran; sister, Mary Saliba; and son-in-law, Randy Popoff. She is survived by her children, Denise (David) Matheny, Michelle Popoff, Gabriel (Jackie), Gregory (Sharon), Lisa and Billy Barrow; grandchildren, Julie, Lauren, Randy, Eveleen, Nick, Anthony, Christopher, Gabe Jr., Hunter, Hannah, Maison, and Maddox; great-grandchildren, Quinn and Everly Violet; sister, Yvonne Mock, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit at the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 4940 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH, 43560, on Tuesday, March 19th from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the church on Wednesday, March 20th at 11:00 a.m. where the family will begin greeting guests at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Toledo Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Swanton Valley Health Care Center and our special friend, Mary for their compassionate care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Violet Barrow
Gary Muszynski
March 11, 2025
Gabe , sorry I didn´t know ... She always treated our group as all of her kids . We all loved her like our mom , total respect always ....
Becky Skiadas
March 27, 2024
I am sorry to hear about Vi's passing. My parents were close friends with her and Bill.I was young but have many memories of our times with them. She came to visit me when I gave birth to my first child and she was pregnant to her son Billy.The last time I saw her was at her children's Jewely store and I enjoyed reminiscing with her. She was a beautiful person. May her memory be eternal
Becky (Arvanitis )Skiadas
Allan King
March 25, 2024
Lisa Greg and Gabe... so sorry to hear about your mom´s passing... she was an amazing woman.
Linda Zielinski
March 21, 2024
Blessings and prayers to the family and friends. Violet your smile brighten many many peoples days, and brought joy to so many young and old. Many entered your door as a stranger but left as a friend. May your family find peace and joy in their memories and may God bless your soul with eternal peace.
Denise Werner Mallory
March 20, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cindy & Joe Licata
March 19, 2024
Our condolences to the family. Mrs. Barrow always had a smile and kind words. She's such a wonderful person. I will long remember her kind smile and words! God Bless her and her family.
Debra A. Nazar
March 18, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Your mother was a truly wonderful, caring, and compassionate person.
R.I.P.
Debra Nazar
Old Lyme, CT and NY
Carol Shiffler Pettit
March 18, 2024
I have fond memories of your mother Vie, having grown up in the same neighborhood. She welcomed everyone into your home. I know that you will all miss her very much.
Dawn Rozek
March 18, 2024
So sorry for your loss, Violet was a sweet, sweet lady and will be missed by many. Special thoughts and prayers to her family. God Bless You All!
Don scharer
March 18, 2024
My Deepest Condolences to Family and Fiends.RIP Violet.God Bless All
Ron Isaacson
March 18, 2024
My condolences to the family and the loss of their mother, truly a beautiful person. She raised a well respected wonderful caring family. I will never forget Mrs. Barrow and how she welcomed you in her home and at the store always. May she rest in peace.
Pat Ballard
March 18, 2024
My second Mom when I was growing up, and my Mom's best friend. Your house was always filled with people, eating and having a great time. And every Christmastime was such a joy! You always pitched in to help others, and to make sure everyone was fed. You have left a legacy of love, laughter, friendship, and hard work. A very difficult act to follow. After a long life in dedication to others, may you rest well and in peace.
Doug Barris
March 18, 2024
Visiting Barrow's Jewelers is like walking into someone's
house. A warm feeling is always there. It is because of Violet.
Great person Great mother. Our condolences to the family.
Jeanine Khoury
March 18, 2024
Viola was a special person! I ran into her outside of yangs several months ago. She knew exactly who I was calling me Mush Jeanine and asked about Nate´s family! She was a hard worker, loved her church and family! Vi will be missed by many! May her memory be eternal
Tom Stengle
March 17, 2024
I´m sorry to hear about your Mom´s passing.She was such a wonderful person and friend, I remember calling her Mrs. B and remember all the great memories of your house and especially the great food your mom prepared for all of us. She will be greatly missed but we will all be together one day.Please know that I will keep you in my prayers.
Andrew Skorich
March 17, 2024
I'm overwhelmed with gratitude as I try to write words that will never truly express just how much you meant to me. Know that I am deeply grateful to have your guiding wisdom when I was young.
You treated me like one of your own children, and your sons were like my brothers and because of the love you shared with us I am a better man today. Violet Barrow, you will forever be in my heart!
Your sister
March 17, 2024
I love you , i will be with you soon.
Save a place for me at the table.
Pass the fatoosh.
Who ever.believes in me shall not perish
But have everlasting life. Y
Pam & Gary Muszynski
March 17, 2024
Mrs. Barrow was always great to all of our group that would hangout at the house. AND a great cook ! RIP Vi !
Troydean Alexander
March 16, 2024
My deepest sympathy to the families of Vi Barrow.
One of the sweetest Ladies ever! Memory Eternal.
Michael & Troy Alexander
Charlie Mock
March 16, 2024
Many great memories of a loving aunt and an all around great person. Many great meals around her generous table. Great memories in both Ohio and New York. She was the only person of her generation to climb the fence across the street from my parent´s house. That impressed me as a teenager. Rest in peace Aunt Vi. You will be missed.
Elizabeth VanderHorst-Hoffman
March 16, 2024
I never met your mother but my brother Leslie VanderHorst, David best friend, talked about her so much I feel like I know her. I am so sorry for your loss. Losing your mom is a hard one. Send healing energy white light. Peace! Elizabeth VanderHorst-Hoffman.
Miriam Goldyn
March 16, 2024
Luved that Vi ....Vi never met a stranger... God Bless
Scott Burkett
March 16, 2024
Violet was one of the most caring and kind women I had the pleasure of knowing. She was always very loving and good to me she will be missed.
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