Barbara H Payton-Barber, 83, passed on May 14, 2022. She was born to Isaac B Payton and Mattie B Clay in Clearwater, Florida on March 02, 1939.
Barbara graduated from Pinellas High School in 1956 and received a degree from the University Of South Florida in 1982.Barbara worked at Pinellas County School until she retired in 2006 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. She also worked at Girls Club Inc for seventeen years as a supervisor. Barbara loved to cook and bake. She had the best red velvet cake for miles ,but the thing that set Barbara apart from the world was her non judgmental nature and her unconditional love that she believed “everyone is deserving of love”.
She Is survived by her Siblings Allen Payton, Lawrence Payton ,Michael Payton, Joseph Crowder, her Sisters Blanche Clark and Gloria Jackson And Sister In Law Brenda Payton 4 children Valarie Lang- Dolphin (Phillip Dolphin), Theodora Barber, Deirdre Olson (Eric Olson ), Rural Barber Jr (Heidi Barber), . A Wonderful Niece Margie Gilbert , And A Special Goddaughter Nicole Collins .She is also survived by grandchildren. Delmar Barber (Deceased ),Robert Washington III, Ryan Washington , Kayla Gwinn, J’amiricka Dorsey, Daja Barber.6 Great Grandchildren Robert Washington IV, Ryan Washington Jr, Jamar Washington ,Delmar Barber Jr ,Tyson Loman Adams Jr, J’aaliyah Barber, McKenzie Barber. A Host Of Relatives and Countless Friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Isaac B Payton Sr and Mattie Clay her brothers Leroy Payton ,Rudolph Payton, Morris Crowder, Jackie Crowder Sister La’zundra Payton-Neal Barbara Jean Gilbert, Judy Mosely Grandson Delmar Barber and Niece Youlanda Payton.
Barbara’s service will be at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1012 Pennsylvania Avenue, Clearwater, Florida with a visitation at 10:00 AM, Saturday May 28, 2022. Church services begins at 11:00 AM with Reverend Dr. William F. Sherman, top officiate. Following the church service, burial will be at Park Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 2966 North Belcher Road, Dunedin, Florida 34698.
My condolences, prayers and love go out to you all in the passing of Dear Aunt Barbara!
Condolences to the Family. Prayers 🙏,
Love Annette
Ms. Barbara will always be remembered in our community caring and supporting our children in so many ways. We are here by your side and pray that God gives Valarie Lang-Dolphin and your family immense strength to bear this loss. Accept our sincerest condolences to your family.
Miss. Barbara was my sister and I summer camp Supervisor at Girls Club in Condon Gardens. She was a great lady very sweet to us by and we grew to love her. She will be missed. So blessed to have known her.
I never met Ms. Barber but I know she was so loved by her daughter Valarie and children. I am so sorry for loss of her to her family. May she rest in peace and may God open his loving arms to her.
We are praying for Valerie, Rj, and Ryan in the loss of your mother and grandmother. We know how much you loved her and how much she meant to you all.
My condolences to Mrs. Valarie & ur family. My prayers 🙏 with you. To your Mom Rest In eternity peace. Love always Linda Young & children Serene & Kendu Yong & Niblack 👪 💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
f you see my mom in heaven,
She won’t be hard to find.
She’s God’s masterpiece of
Motherhood.
She’s unique and one of a kind.
She’ll be the one with the prettiest
Smile.
Her angel wings she wears with pride,
And as she reaches out to greet you,
You’ll see the twinkle in her eyes.
She’ll be digging in God’s flower beds,
Gathering flowers as she goes.
She’ll pick a single flower bouquet:
The beauty of God’s red rose.
She’ll be playing with the smallest angels,
Singing joyful games upon her knee,
Or maybe writing words of wisdom,
Or reciting a poem or three.
She’s with her mom and dad now,
Embracing them lovingly or
Visiting with her long-lost friends,
Chatting so happily.
She’ll be God’s strongest angel.
No more burdens will she bear.
She’ll stroll about with strength and grace,
Kneeling with God in prayer.
So if you see my mom in heaven,
Will you take care of her for me?
Place a kiss upon her cheek,
And hug her just for me.
You see, she was my special mom,
The truest friend she was to me.
She taught me all about our God
And the love he had for me.
She’s my royal queen of mothers.
She’ll wear her very own crown.
She’ll sit and share God’s golden
Throne in God’s beautiful
Heavenly home.
I miss you mama I miss our long talks in a ways to laugh at my jokes , drama but told me straight up what I needed to know and what you thought I wanted to hear I respect your honesty and your truth and loyalty as of my godmother to this very day the love I have for you will last for all of eternity mama you moved mountains and brushed aside fears trust and companion through laughter and tears I cry no more cuz I know God carried you to a place of heavenly I miss you so much but the heavens needed their angel back understandably