Barbara Owens has been many things to me including, my sister, my mentor, my friend, and many time a sister keeper for my friends.  Words can not express my feelings.  Barbara played a huge part in my life as I moved from the South to Minneapolis. She embraced me without questions, supported me without speaking and lifted me up when I thought I could go no further.  I will miss her spirit, smile, kind words, and directness.  We shared the love of gospel music, worship, dance, family and friends.  She will always be apart of my life and my children (whom she gave so much to) until the day I am called home by the Lord.  Until then I will always remember the guidance you gave me.  The laughter, love and time I will cherish forever.

Dinna

To the family of Barbara Owens-

It is with deep sympathy that I send my message of condolence.  

I first met Barbara in 1970 at Mann School as I started my career as an educator.  Mrs. Owens was across from the hall from me.  Mrs. Heilicher next to her and Ms Cook further to the north.  These 3 remarkable teachers welcomed me, humored me, challenged me and befriended me.  I am forever grateful for the mentorship of all three. Barbara, I believe, influenced my career forever. 

One year Barbara was ill and I made an entire Thanksgiving dinner for the family.  Barb, fortunately gave me the recipe for sweet potato pie.  Being a white 20 something female, that was not in my repertoire as yet.  Forever in the recipe box now.

My husband, Jim, served as the lawyer who navigated the adoption of Tara.  

Your loss so great, her impact on so many enormous.  My sincere sympathy.

Pam MacKinnon



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Barbara Laverne Owens

9 January, 1946 – 23 August, 2023

M. J. Edwards Stage Road Chapel

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