Birth date: Jul 24, 1952 Death date: Mar 20, 2019
Barbara Jean Leighton, 66, of Hudson FL peacefully passed away on March 20, 2019. She was an avid animal lover with a witty personality. She loved spending time with her grandson and taking him on many different adventures. She is Read Obituary
A fun memory of Barbara and I was going to DQ and eating malt ball blizzards when she was in Georgia for a week. We ate one everyday riding around different farms as she identified the names of the different breeds of cattle. Many other good memories too. You will always live in my heart and memories.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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I have known Barb a very long time and have lots of good memories of her. My favorite is probably the day we went to the movies and the clerk at the ticket booth asked if she wanted a senior ticket. We both laughed until we cried! Definitely a pee your pants funny kind of moment. I moved away back in 2011 and we never lost touch. I could always count on a camel pic on my FB page on Wednesday. I will miss that but have quietly asked her to keep them coming somehow. I send my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family.
