On September 19, 1952 Barbara Ann French was born in Houston. She was the firstborn of five children born to Lorgen and Lila. After moving to Pleasantville in 1961, Barbara attended Pleasantville Elementary, later attended EO Smith, graduating in 1971 from Phyllis Wheatley High School. Barbara was employed at Rezenberger for the last 4 years of her life. She leaves to cherish her memories three children: Cedrick L. French, Kendrick L. French, and TaKisha Lynn French, and fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Two brothers: Jimmy Lee French, Barry Gene French and one sister: Jo Ann French and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.