She was the daughter of Richard & Jacqueline Pletz, and was preceded in death by her son Anthony M. McGarvey (1992).
She is survived by her husband Thomas R. McGarvey, daughters Shawna K. McGarvey, Tiffany D. McGarvey and grandson Cooper T. Johnson.
Barb was an absolute lover of all animals, especially her greyhounds and horses.
She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.