Lamona Mae “Mona” Barber, 85, of Girard Township, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
A celebration of Mona’s life will take place at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation in Union City with Pastor Sean LaGuire of the Girard United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Girard Township.
Visitation will be held at Lighthouse from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Mona was born on December 17, 1937 to Wesley and Mae (Fleming) Doolittle on Fleming Rd. in Girard Township. She attended school in Girard and Tekonsha . On December 2, 1955 she married Donald “Keith” Barber, also on Fleming Rd. in Girard Township. He preceded her in death on March 17, 2004. Mona worked at Shaw Shoe and at the State Regional Center, both in Coldwater. She enjoyed crocheting, playing card games, camping, traveling, computer gaming, and working in her flower garden.
Surviving are her sons, Rick (Luann) Barber of Girard and Phil (Norma) Barber of Girard; grandchildren, Erin Barber, Justin Barber, Ryan Kridner, Bryce (Britany) Barber, Kascee (Lance) Wyatt and Ricky Barber; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Landon, Makenna, Savannah, Sierra, Easton Wyatt, Hadley Wyatt, Barron Barber, Braylyn Barber, Titan, Rhyan and Haven; sister, Jeannie Higbee of California Township; uncle, Donald Fleming of Girard, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, Keith, Mona was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley Doolittle, Mae and Darl Sunday; sister Phoebe Lewis; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorial contributions may be made to ProMedica Hospice, 300 Chicago St. Coldwater, MI 49036.
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