Barbara Dale McCall

Originally from South Carolina, Barbara grew up an only child in Ocala, FL to parents, Fred and Beulah Lauder. After graduating from Ocala High School, she received her BA from Stetson University, and her MA at Cornell University, as well as post-graduate work at the State University of Iowa and the University of Florida. After completing her education, she embarked on a career in teaching English and Debate. Locally, she taught at Twin Lakes High School and Wellington High School. She truly loved her career and dedicated much time to her students discovering their talents and encouraging them to pursue their goals. The pinnacle of her career was being inducted into the National Speech and Debate Association Hall of Fame.

Barbara retired in 2000, and spent many years enjoying her passion of traveling with her husband and friends. She was fascinated by the diverse cultures of many countries. When not traveling she enjoyed spending time with her family and volunteering with the local debate clubs, which included serving as treasurer for the local Catholic Forensic League.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Marvin McCall, her children, Heather (Daniel) Jewett of Cape Coral, and Carter Brown of Boulder, their grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kunz and Theo Brown, as well as one great grandchild, Marlee Kunz.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trust Bridge Hospice, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, Attn: Foundation and/or the Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League, c/o Daryl Hall, 325 Orange Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33417.