Age 79, passed away while under hospice care on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was born May 27, 1940 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Walter and Gertrude (Gould) Bareis. Barbara graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1959. She spent many years working as an aide at Perry Nursery School and then for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. She enjoyed crafting and needle point. Barbara is survived by her two sisters, Susan Bareis and MaryEllen Antonelli; one nephew who she adored, Canton Belanger; and numerous cousins and several friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation has taken place. A burial of ashes will be at 11 AM on Thursday, January 2, 2019 in ArborCrest Memorial Park.