Barbara Burnett Roseborough

Barbara Jean (Babs) Burnett Roseborough passed away at age 97 on May 1, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL. Born in Lonoke, Arkansas to Fred and Mary McIntosh Burnett she resided in Jacksonville from 1955 until her death. While attending Maryville College (TN) she met her future husband, Navy LT JG Douglas DeVault Roseborough, whom she married on July 15, 1945.

A devoted wife and loving mother, her family was always her number one priority. Friends and family knew Babs as a fun-loving, witty and kind person who had an infectiously positive personality. Some of her many interests included travel, gardening, bird watching, reading, playing bridge and tennis, a love of which she passed on to her three children. A lifelong Presbyterian, she most recently was a member of Peace Presbyterian Church, after having raised her family at South Jacksonville Presbyterian.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Jenny (Noah), her son Doug (Jane), 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, her brother Jim Burnett (Sabina) of Batesville, Arkansas and two nieces.

She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Douglas DeVault Roseborough Sr. and her beloved daughter, Mary Lee Roseborough Thrall.

Visitation will be held on June 11, 2022 at 11:00, followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgmandarin.com for the Roseborough family.