Barbara A. Carlson, 79, passed away peacefully, with family at her side on September 5, 2021. She was born June 16, 1942, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Thelma M. (Boyd) and Herman P. Woods.
Barbara attended Beecher High School. She enjoyed baking and making special meals for her family, reminiscing with photos and favorite memories, reading scripture verses, and sending cards to her loved ones.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Melvin Woods, and sister, Virginia Jacobs. She is survived by her sister, Melba Green (MI) and brother, Henry Woods (OK); her three daughters and their families, Tammy and Dave Kelly (AZ), Natalie Carlson and Doug McCotter (MI), Shelley and Mike Donnelly (MI); her three granddaughters and their families, Lynnae and Gary Stevens (AZ), Caitlin and Stephen Busscher (MI), Allison and Jonathan Logan (NM), Kristin Donnelly and Nate Alfaro (MI); and a grandson, Daniel McCotter and Tonia Steketee (MI). She had two great-grandchildren, Carter and Sutton Stevens (AZ), and many special cousins.
Yntema Funeral Home in Zeeland, Michigan is providing arrangements. A private memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may make donations to a women’s shelter or Hospice organization of their choice. www.yntemafh.com
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