Birth date: May 12, 1956 Death date: Jan 13, 2020
Barbara A. Steadman Clark, age 63 lifelong resident of Gainesville passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. She was born May 12, 1956 in Gainesville to James Allen and Flossie Bell Tillman Standridge. Barbara had a passion for anima Read Obituary
The day I chose to leave home, and do my own thing, I came to you a week later. We sat on your back porch at the time and we had the most heart to heart conversation. But you never told me I was wrong. You grabbed my chin, you lifted my head up and you told me in the exact words, "You are strong baby, your heart is easily hurt and that's okay."
When I found out I was pregnant, on my birthday, the same day kim found out she was having Seth. You were the first person I told, and I never seen your eyes glow so bright before. You were skeptical about it at first, but you always believed in me on being a great mother to Landon. You even sat right next to me while I gave birth holding my hand.
You were my granny, but more as a mother to me. You helped me, taught me, and punished me in ways my parents never did and that's why I always respected you the most. You fought for me before I was even born. And you always continued fighting for me. You never gave up on me, and you always reminded me your love you had for me. Our deep conversations is what I will always cherish. Yesterday was an emotional day for me,and losing you has taught me to always cherish and check up on family even if they dont want it and to always tell them you love them even if they dont want to hear it. To remind eachother that we are family that we stick together. I always knew this before, but now it hits a little closer to home. Landon will always be reminded of you, will always have videos of you two together, and I will never let your memories fade away. Pooh butt and turkey butt Cooper will always love you and miss you. Rest easy Granny, kiss Aunt Kimby and PeePaw for me. I will see you again soon.
I miss all of our talks. The funny ones, the crazy ones, and even the serious ones. When I married her son, she took me in and always treated my children as they were her own. Loving them, spoiling them, and even getting on to them. She made sure that we all knew we were loved. When her great-grandchildren came along, she loved and spoiled them just like the rest. She loved all her babies with all her heart. I will always remember her smile, her laugh, and her kind words. We shared accomplishments and celebrations, as well as loss and grief. We stood by each other through all of the good times and the tough times, and I will always be forever grateful for her unconditional love and generosity. I find peace knowing she will always be here watching over her family, sharing every special moment in each one of their special lives. I know she will be looking down smiling and laughing as we share all those funny and crazy conversations. I love you and miss you! May God wrap his arms around you and give you everlasting peace! XOXO
Aunt Barbara I love you and you will be missed by many but not as much then your grandbabies. May your spirit live on through them all. Richie is right about your laughter it was contagious. I remember every family gathering where you would share a story and everyone would be in stitches. Tell dad I love him, I love you and now you are in peace that no one was ever able to give you but God. We live hard and die-hard, but Barbara loved hard, which my dad did too. Barbara loved passionately her family and would defend us to the bitter end. Dad was the same way so was Aunt Marilyn. Come to think of it so was uncle Jake. Family is the keyword in all this. Barbara lived that way!
I called her mom when I was a kid, there was barely a day of my life growing up that I didn't see her and hang around the house. Though I didn't see her very often as an adult, when I did, she still didn't have a problem giving me crap lol I wouldn't have had it any other way. I'll never forget those rides to the skating rink when Marshall and I would beg her to drop us off up the road because we were embarrassed in that big ol car she used to drive. The all you can eat Sonny's that was in the fridge at their house because she used to bring home all the leftovers. Thank you for treating me like your own. You were a good woman and you will be missed dearly. RIP Barbara.
Audrey and John Beebee
Barbara's good cooking and new recipes we shared many times. Our plants were one of our many subjects including our children and grandchildren. She will be missed deeply
Her cooking. She would call me and tell me to stop by after work to pick up dinner. She enjoyed cooking and my kids and I are really going to miss it. "Bring me my darn containers back!". That was putting it in nicer words of how she would ask for them back. I'm also going to miss her keeping me in line and her lecturing me. We're going to miss her so much. Love David and the kids.
I have many memories of Aunt Barbara! Good loving memories. I will remember her laugh. It was infectious and I can remember it from my youngest age. Love you Aunt Barbara! Tell dad I love him and we will meet again some day!
