Caroline Barbour

Caroline (Miniotis) Barbour, formerly of Columbus Ohio, died on June 19, 2022 in Saint Joseph Michigan. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on July 8, 2022 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High Street, Columbus OH 43215. The service can be viewed live online at greekcathedral.com. Friends may visit with the family at Schoedinger Funeral Home, 1740 Zollinger Rd, Columbus, OH on July 7, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In respect for family and friends in attendance, masks are requested.

Carol was born in Vandergrift, PA on August 18, 1928 to Kostas Miniotis and Despina (Dompanakis) Miniotis. She had one sibling, her beloved sister Anna Miniotis. She graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1946, and married Hercules S. Barbour on August 22, 1948. Herky knew she was “The One” when he saw her dancing at a wedding. They were married nearly 54 years and had 2 children, Steve and Diane. Carol worked side by side with her husband in his businesses: The Silver Moon Restaurant, Herky’s Fine Foods, and Allstate Caulking Supply.

Carol dearly loved her family, her church, her friends and neighbors. She was proud of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Carol will be remembered for her smile. She often said “You have to laugh a little. There are too many things to cry about.” She took pride in keeping her house orderly and shining and loved baking Greek cookies, each meticulously shaped by hand. Carol and her husband enjoyed many road trips and loved visiting national parks.

Carol’s faith gave her strength to get through the tragedies in her life. She was a longtime member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral where she taught Sunday school, was a member of the Philoptochos Society, and the Daughters of Penelope. She helped bake and serve pastries at the Greek Festival for decades.

The family would like to thank the staff of Provision Living of Saint Joseph Michigan and Harmony Trace-National Church Residences of Hilliard Ohio for caring for Carol and providing a home for her. Your love and kindness were greatly appreciated. Each and every one of you made a difference in her life. The family would also like to thank Private Duty Home Healthcare and Caring Circle Hospice for your care these past few weeks. Thanks to all who prayed for Carol, called, sent cards, visited, provided rides, and brought her treats. She was blessed to have so many wonderful people in her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, son Steven H. Barbour, parents, and sister.

Carol is survived by her daughter Diane (William) Barbour Davidson of Saint Joseph, MI; granddaughters: Jennifer (Mark) Davidson Hamilton of Ridgefield, CT, and Christina Ann Davidson of Seattle, WA; great grandsons: Jacob and Dylan Hamilton; nieces: Toni Wright (Tim Ford), Stephanie Wright, Jamie Manning , Anita (Frank) Meyers; great nieces; great nephews; and a great great niece.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral or Caring Circle Hospice at Home (4025 Health Park Ln, Saint Joseph, MI 49085).