Barbara A French

Barbara Ann French, 79, of Marysville, died Thursday, November 11, 2021.

She was born January 14, 1942 in St. Clair to the late Frederick and Edna Vollstaedt. She married Terry French on August 22, 1964. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1992 after 27 years of marriage.

Barbara was a business manager and secretary at St. Christopher Catholic Church and later at St. Kieran’s Catholic Church in Shelby Township, retiring after serving for 25 years. She enjoyed watching her family play sports and following their various activities. She also cherished her time spent with the TW’s.

She is survived by three children, Tracie (Mark) Carbone, Robert (Aleta) French and Sara (Craig) Lentz; eight grandchildren, Christopher Carbone, Cecilia Carbone, Malarie French, Brenden French, Miranda French, Ryan French, Megan Lentz and Nicholas Lentz; sisters, Carol Borne and Nancy (John) Leroux; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Vollsdaedt. The family was comforted by the fact that Barbara passed on the anniversary of her father’s death.

Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in the Marysville Funeral Home.

A private family service will be held.

Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Barbara’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Care Wellness LLC.

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