Barbara Bartley

14 Tributes for “Barbara Bartley”

I love you Aunt Babe! The angels are flying on your wings.. your love of life is an inspiration to all who had the honor of knowing you❤️

Bartley family: Very sorry for your loss. I am sure Aunt Babe got a hearty Beauchamp welcome in heaven.

We initially met Barb many years ago though family and fell in love with her immediately! What an amazing lady. Whether it was sharing a recipe, partaking in our kids’ fundraisers, attending the annual get-together at our home, offering gardening advice, or just visiting on the phone…she was always a loyal friend who never left you without saying “love ya!”
Barb faithfully kept in touch with my mother in her final years by consistently calling to check in on her, for which we are forever grateful. I hope they’re together right now & enjoying an adult beverage as they catch up on the happenings of the past 6 years they’ve been apart. ♥️
Love ya, Barb. You are missed. I’ll continue to think of you every eggshell I rinse out to save for my tomato plants

Our deepest sympathies,
The Allgeyer’s

You’ve made our world exponentially better, Mom! I’ve never wanted to go to heaven as much as I do now. Thank you for being my mom. I am proud to be your son. I love to feel your soul in me every day. Hello to Dad. We will dance together again soon. Cheers, mom! Cheers, Babe Bartley!

Grandma B. was no less than exceptional. Always helped me to do better and knew just what to say or do to motivate. Always truthful words. Always a smile. Family first. She was a doer. She showed me how good life could be. One of the strongest women in my life. I’ll will never forget you gram. Thanks for all you and Grandpa have taught me. All the patients of letting me make the mistakes. Helping me become the man I am today. I know you will always have an eye on me and help me along the way til we meet again.

Gramma B! You will be missed every day. You’ve made such an impact in my family’s life. Serenity, Josephine, and Flora love you and miss you. I’m so blessed that you were a part mine and my babies life. Josephine always looked forward to your snuggles and Werther’s caramel candies. (They are now a staple in our house.) Serenity and Flora will miss summers with you on the back deck. As will everyone. Give our love to Grandpa and Andy. You are now an angel in heaven, as the girl’s day. I love you so much

I always said, I owe ya the sun, the moon, and the stars. But my love is free and that’s the way it’s always going to be.

You used to tease me that you could have been my mother. With our 18 year age difference that is true. But even though you weren’t it often felt like you were another mother – you and Judy both. You brought me with you camping to Wells State Park during the years your camper was really just bunk beds set up in an old panel truck. After that, you took me along to Dunlap’s cottage where I learned to waterski. Most importantly, you got me my first job working with you at Legal Services. At 16 I didn’t really want a job but in your point blank style you said, “Too bad. You start on Monday.” If Judy was my golf sister, you were my work sister. Little did I know that becoming a paralegal would be my lifelong career and I have you to thank for that. When funding got cut for Legal Services, you stepped aside knowing that I needed the job more than you did. You had my back then and continued to have my back throughout the years. Your love, generosity and devotion to family will never be forgotten. I’ll miss you my sassy sister. Love you so much. And don’t worry – I’ll tell Pat you love him. 🙂

Grandma, there will never be words to describe how thankful I am to have had you as my Grandma. You played many roles in my life; best friend, a mom. You always told me I could do anything I set my heart to and were always supportive of anything I wanted to do. You are the reason I tell myself I can even when I feel like I can’t. You introduced me to God. You showed me what love looks like. Thank you for helping to raise me, for taking me into your home, for always making sure I was fed and clothed. Thank you for always loving me. I will always remember watching are you smarter than a 5th grader before bed, our snuggles, you warming up my cold cold feet at bedtime, teaching me how to cook/bake, getting ready in the bathroom together, sharing clothes, hotel nights and shopping days. You have showed me how to be a mom and I will share the things I have learned from you and traditions we have with my children. You have always been my angel and now you have the wings to prove it. I cannot wait to see you on the other side grandma, because I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. You will always be the bestest in the westest. Give Grandpa and Andy love from all of us down here. XOXO

Well ‘Ma”, I was hoping I would be able to see you before your time to go but it wasn’t meant to be. I don’t know if I ever told you and George how much I really loved you for taking me in and showing me what a loving family could be.Through good or bad. I wish I could’ve stayed with you longer—I wasn’t ready to leave my best friend and ‘sister’ Annie, or the rest of your family that made me feel good about myself. Although I fumbled plenty after I moved away I always kept everything you told me in the back of my mind; I think I turned out ok. You will be missed…everyday. Deedee

With the heaviest of hearts, deep admiration and respect we say goodbye to our dear Ma. I can not express my gratefulness and gratitude for all the year of knowing Ma. She is one of the most caring, loving and beautiful people I have ever known. Myself along with countless others will miss you terribly. Thank you for everything you have done for me and how you have touched my life. All my love

Babe, with 7 years as your first grandbaby’s Mom, you helped George and I grow into good parents and adults. Thanks for letting us borrow the camper for our date nites, for your Lasagna recipe, and replacing Teddy Freddie. I am very proud that you asked me for my jambalaya recipe!!! I have always admired you and George Sr for always welcoming me and making me feel part of the Bartley clan. You were there for me whenever I needed your emotional support and your fierce love for Clint kept our bond. Through thick or thin…you and Grandpa B had our back. I am grateful and honored to have been your friend and “daughter”. BTW. Georgie said my pork chops are better than yours. But every Ham Loaf I make sends a loving Thank You to you from everyone that has ever eaten it. I love you and Grandpa B. Give everybody a hug especially Andy and Trinity. With true love Ani Wellman-Surles

Babe Bartley aka the best mother-in-law a girl could ask for. You welcomed me into this family with open arms from day one, which I will forever be grateful. It could have been rough marrying the baby, but you always made it comfortable and fun and we often teamed-up on Jeff. We have traveled to many beautiful places together, but now you are in the most beautiful place of all. I will cherish every memory Mother! Love you More, Lis

My Aunt Babe was truly one of a kind. I wouldn’t be surprised if she coined the phrase “Living Life to the Fullest” because that’s exactly how she lived. She was always on the go—spending summers in her garden and winters surrounded by family. She loved taking trips with her friends to casinos all over the country and exploring fun destinations abroad with her kids. She was the life of the party, but more than that, she was my Aunt Babe.
As a child, I would be dropped off at the Bartley house, and my parents never had to worry. Aunt Babe welcomed me with open arms, making me feel like part of the family from the moment I walked through the door. That’s just who she was—always loving and accepting. (I also had lots of love and fun with my cousins. I love you guys…)
As I grew older, and had a family she loved everyone one as she did me. Everyone in my family has been touched with the love and kindness of my Aunt Babe…she shared many of her passions with us, teaching us how to garden was the big one! Thanks to Aunt Babe our family has fresh vegetables every year and lots of salsa! I can still see the smile and funny look on her face when we would ask dumb questions…I love you Aunt Babe
Aunt Babe, Im really going to miss our chats on the phone, I love talking to you about everything and anything…
It’s only been a few days since you passed away, and I’m still in denial. The reality of your absence hits me in waves. Losing you has broken my heart, but I know that the memories we shared will keep you close to me forever. I love you Aunt Babe…thank you for being my sweet and loving Aunt…my treasure. I miss you, I love you…