Barbara was born July 14th, 1937 to loving parents Thelma and James Hazel of Jennings, Louisiana. In 1957, she married Bill Deal, whom she met at Louisiana College. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois. Barbara lived in Okemos, Michigan for 45 years, where she was active in her Southern Baptist Church, raised two beautiful children and was the best Mom ever.
Her kindness, ready smile and quirky sense of humor are forever etched in our hearts. Everyone who was fortunate enough to know her was truly blessed by her gentle, sweet spirit. She is survived by her daughter, Libby Deal of Dumfries, Virginia; son, Bill Deal (Kitty) of Kodiak, Alaska; grandson, Matt Deal (Emily); granddaughter, Jackie Gannon (Travis); great-granddaughter, Marlow Gannon and great-grandson, Coen Gannon. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Deal, and her brothers, Jack Hazel and Robert Hazel.
Barbara’s funeral service will be at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos, Michigan at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. Final arrangements are being handled by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Lansing Chapel in Lansing, Michigan (517) 482-1533.
Barbara asked that anyone desiring to make donations in her memory to choose their own favorite charity.
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