Barbara Ann Williams, 74, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023.
She was born in St. Johns Newfoundland, Canada on July 27th 1948 to Gordon and Margaret “Mary” Manstan.
Barbara moved from Newfoundland to Colorado where she enjoyed the beautiful mountains and found herself in Florida later to take in all the gorgeous beach sunsets.
Barbara graduated from Northeast High School in St. Petersburg, FL and received some college credits from St. Petersburg College.
Barbara worked in retail and then spent 20 years working with the Pinellas County School board in an administrative role.
Through the years, Barbara enjoyed the beach with her family and friends, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Barbara was a stranger to no one and found great purpose sharing in the successes, joys, and challenges of the those around her. Barbara was wholeheartedly welcoming of all people into her home. If you knew Barbara, you knew she loved Christmas, shopping, the beach, the Tampa Bay Lightning and her sweet pup, TJ.
Barbara was predeceased by John A Williams (husband), Robert “Roy” Jackson (husband), Ron Manstan (brother), and Kendall Anne Williams (grandchild). She is also survived by her sons Jason Williams (Nicole), Todd Booze (Heidi); sisters, Pattie Manstan (Sean) and Deb Manstan-Ochoa (Michel) and grand-children Leighton, Taylor, Liam, and Sierra.
Family and friends are welcome to attend the graveside service at Bay Pines VA on Friday March 10th at 12:30pm followed by a Celebration of Life at the William’s house. Flowers can be received at the Williams home or a donation made to the Wounded Warrior Project in her honor.
Our sweet Barb! Oh how we miss you and your infectious smile!! No matter what was going on, you always smiled.! You welcomed everyone without expecting anything in return. My favorite times were sitting out back watching the lightning games. I loved telling you not to get up to the bathroom because the other team would score…you just got a kick out of that! I will always think of you sitting in your chair cheering on the bolts….cheering for what you thought were goals but were actually replays lol!! I love how much you loved this country and your family!! You truly were one of a kind! I am so honored to have known you and I’m a better person because of you! You are forever in my thoughts! You are missed and loved!!
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints”. Psalms 116:15
Barbara is a precious sight to our Lord and now she rests in his arms. Good bye my sweet friend for now. We will all be together forever one day in heaven where there are no tears, no sickness, no death. Thank you God for the life of my friend Barbara.
My favorite memory of Barbara is how she always made me feel like family.❤️ From Day 1, when we were in high school, and a group of us went out to the beach rental to hang out with Jason Williams, and his family, she hugged me and welcomed me in like she had known me forever. She had a way of making everyone around her feel comfortable, and loved, and her smile lit up the room. I feel lucky to have called her a friend. I am so glad she is up there dancing free without pain, but I know just how terribly missed she is down here, and my heart and prayers are with the whole family.
Good Morning Barb, as I sit here drinking my coffee. I am reflecting on our precious first meet at Bonefish and how that turned into a beautiful dinner filled with every emotion and the most incredible belly laughs! Your smile was contagious and I am forever thankful I had the honor of being in that infectious joy. Thank you for giving life to our Todd and thank you for the best gift of Jason! Keep your beautiful smile upon all of us always! ❤❤