Barbara Garrett Schmidt's Obituary
To my family, friends, and pals,
“Sorry to leave you all so soon, but I got a call to go paint sunsets every night, which was just an offer I couldn’t refuse. I was so lucky to have so many loving people around me to make my life so beautiful. Please don’t be sad for me because I finally get to dance among the stars and explore beyond the Milky Way.
I loved being an artist; looking back now, the most rewarding part is that I get to leave pieces of my soul for you all to enjoy. So just know that I am never far away. For those of you who I pranked, I hope there are no hard feelings. For those I’ve baked for, I hope you’ve enjoyed, especially those cookies and crème truffles.
I want you all to remember that life gives you only one canvas, so go paint yourself a masterpiece; and when life gives you grapefruit, just add vodka and have a party.”
Barbara Garrett Schmidt was born on July 25, 1963 in Gainesville, FL. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, wife, and friend. Barbara’s passions included stargazing, being creative, baking, and most importantly spending time with her friends and family. Barbara leaves behind a legacy full of volunteering and acts of kindness. She had a wonderful sense of humor that she voiced through pulling pranks and cracking jokes. Although she may be gone, the smile she leaves will never fade.
She was preceded by her father, John Garrett, and brother, John Garrett Jr.
She is survived by her two children, Daniel Schmidt and Lauren Schmidt; the loves of her life, Dan Schmidt and Randy Webb; mother, Voncille Garrett; sisters, Gloria (Bruce) Bender and Carroll (Tread) Kissam; her aunt, Michael Wagoner, and cousin, Julia (Gerry) Zamora.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Westarea, 823 NW 143rd St, Newberry, FL 32669 on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11am. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for dedicated donations to be given to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation (4380 South Syracuse Street, Suite 430, Denver, CO 80237) or online at www.childrensdiabetesfoundation.org/donate/
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