Barbara Jean Barbee Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Jean was born to the union of Vinia Mary Ingram Gray and Sanders Leroy Gray Sr. on November 20, 1950. Her partner in life, Kenneth Edward Esters preceded her in death, as well as her two sisters, Paula, Sheila and her brother James. Barbara was educated in the St. Louis public schools, where she graduated from Vashon High School, and had experience as an accountant. Barbara known to many as Bobbie, or Bobbie Jean, was an amazing, loving, funny, and truly genuine person. She had a giving spirit and would literally take her last to give to you. She was also an amazing cook (she got it from her momma). Bobbie loved her family and she loved the Lord, which is why she would quote a scripture or sing a song at the drop of a dime. She accepted everyone with open arms no matter what the situation or circumstance was. Bobbie Jean loved and cherished not only her own kids but every child she came across- auntie Bobbie’s house was the house to be at !! She loved to read books, all day every day, and she also loved watching her Soap Operas. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sudoku, computer games, and anything that gave her a challenge. Anybody that knew her would know that she had a thing for late night snacks. There was always a Cupcake, Ding Dong, Reeses, Sundance, or Chocolate Chip cookies under her pillow or mattress, with an orange soda on the side!! Heaven has gained a new angel. She will greatly and truly be missed by many. Her beautiful life will forever be remembered in the lives of her children: Stephanie, Kenyana (Leroy), Preccious, and Kentrayle (Tammy); Grandchildren- Kaistha (Fabian) Marnieka, . Tammrieka (Peretz) Derayl, Dayonna, Kobi, and Kristyana (soon to be born); Great grandchildren- Zhyeer, Jhavonni, Gianna, Derrick, Joaquin, Gabriel, and Haegan; Her siblings- Sanders (Lillie), Anthony (Gloria), Ricky (Vanessa), Craig, Johnny (Lynette) and Annette; Uncle William (Red) Gray and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and honorary daughters and sons.

Barbara Jean Barbee

November 20, 1950 - August 21, 2018