Mrs Barbara Eugenia Townsend, age 79, of Florala died Wednesday, October 23, 2012. She was the daughter of Obie and Ruby Blanchard Evans.
Barbara managed the Zippy Mart in Florala for many years until ill health forced her retirement. Nothing was more important to her as her family. She cherished the times she had with her children and most especially her grandchildren. She relished being "Granny". Barbara enjoyed cooking, making bacon and biscuits and gravy was her family's favorite. She loved to write christan poetry. Barbara's faith in Jesus Christ sustained her as she bravely fought her battles with many health issues. She served as a inspiration to all who knew her with her strength and courage. She fought the good fight. She finished the race. She kept the faith.
Barbara was preceded in death by mother, Ruby Blanchard Evans; father, Obie Evans; brothers, Harold "Buzzy" Evans and Greg Evans. Barbara is survived by daughter, Robin Townsend of Dothan, AL, son, Andy Townsend (Dora) of Jasper, FL, and daughter Calista (Susie) Townsend of Florala, AL, one brother, Dwight Evans (Debbie) of Florala, AL, three sisters, Joan Nowak of Pensacola, FL, Janet Evans of Florala, AL and Brenda Braun (Mal) of Kinston, AL, five grandchildren, Brandy, Sara, Cassie, Tyler, and Evan Townsend. Funeral services for Barbara Townsend will be 11AM Friday, October 26, 2012 at Evans Funeral Home with Rev Phil McMillian officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Florala. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Thursday at Evans Funeral Home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at wwwevansfuneralhomeal.com
Barbara managed the Zippy Mart in Florala for many years until ill health forced her retirement. Nothing was more important to her as her family. She cherished the times she had with her children and most especially her grandchildren. She relished being "Granny". Barbara enjoyed cooking, making bacon and biscuits and gravy was her family's favorite. She loved to write christan poetry. Barbara's faith in Jesus Christ sustained her as she bravely fought her battles with many health issues. She served as a inspiration to all who knew her with her strength and courage. She fought the good fight. She finished the race. She kept the faith.
Barbara was preceded in death by mother, Ruby Blanchard Evans; father, Obie Evans; brothers, Harold "Buzzy" Evans and Greg Evans. Barbara is survived by daughter, Robin Townsend of Dothan, AL, son, Andy Townsend (Dora) of Jasper, FL, and daughter Calista (Susie) Townsend of Florala, AL, one brother, Dwight Evans (Debbie) of Florala, AL, three sisters, Joan Nowak of Pensacola, FL, Janet Evans of Florala, AL and Brenda Braun (Mal) of Kinston, AL, five grandchildren, Brandy, Sara, Cassie, Tyler, and Evan Townsend. Funeral services for Barbara Townsend will be 11AM Friday, October 26, 2012 at Evans Funeral Home with Rev Phil McMillian officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Florala. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Thursday at Evans Funeral Home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at wwwevansfuneralhomeal.com
Mrs Barbara Eugenia Townsend, age 79, of Florala died Wednesday, October 23, 2012. She was the daughter of Obie and Ruby Blanchard Evans.
Barbara managed the Zippy Mart in Florala for many years until ill health forced her retirement. Nothing was more important to her as her family. She cherished the times she had with her children and most especially her grandchildren. She relished being "Granny". Barbara enjoyed cooking, making bacon and biscuits and gravy was her family's favorite. She loved to write christan poetry. Barbara's faith in Jesus Christ sustained her as she bravely fought her battles with many health issues. She served as a inspiration to all who knew her with her strength and courage. She fought the good fight. She finished the race. She kept the faith.
Barbara was preceded in death by mother, Ruby Blanchard Evans; father, Obie Evans; brothers, Harold "Buzzy" Evans and Greg Evans. Barbara is survived by daughter, Robin Townsend of Dothan, AL, son, Andy Townsend (Dora) of Jasper, FL, and daughter Calista (Susie) Townsend of Florala, AL, one brother, Dwight Evans (Debbie) of Florala, AL, three sisters, Joan Nowak of Pensacola, FL, Janet Evans of Florala, AL and Brenda Braun (Mal) of Kinston, AL, five grandchildren, Brandy, Sara, Cassie, Tyler, and Evan Townsend. Funeral services for Barbara Townsend will be 11AM Friday, October 26, 2012 at Evans Funeral Home with Rev Phil McMillian officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Florala. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Thursday at Evans Funeral Home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at wwwevansfuneralhomeal.com
Barbara managed the Zippy Mart in Florala for many years until ill health forced her retirement. Nothing was more important to her as her family. She cherished the times she had with her children and most especially her grandchildren. She relished being "Granny". Barbara enjoyed cooking, making bacon and biscuits and gravy was her family's favorite. She loved to write christan poetry. Barbara's faith in Jesus Christ sustained her as she bravely fought her battles with many health issues. She served as a inspiration to all who knew her with her strength and courage. She fought the good fight. She finished the race. She kept the faith.
Barbara was preceded in death by mother, Ruby Blanchard Evans; father, Obie Evans; brothers, Harold "Buzzy" Evans and Greg Evans. Barbara is survived by daughter, Robin Townsend of Dothan, AL, son, Andy Townsend (Dora) of Jasper, FL, and daughter Calista (Susie) Townsend of Florala, AL, one brother, Dwight Evans (Debbie) of Florala, AL, three sisters, Joan Nowak of Pensacola, FL, Janet Evans of Florala, AL and Brenda Braun (Mal) of Kinston, AL, five grandchildren, Brandy, Sara, Cassie, Tyler, and Evan Townsend. Funeral services for Barbara Townsend will be 11AM Friday, October 26, 2012 at Evans Funeral Home with Rev Phil McMillian officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Florala. Visitation will be from 6 to 8PM Thursday at Evans Funeral Home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at wwwevansfuneralhomeal.com
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Daughter, Robin Jeffrey Townsend DOB October 1957. Son, Anthony Paul Townsend DOB December 23, 1963. Daughter Calista Jay Townsend Manning
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