Barbara Jean Fears, age 75, formerly of Grand Ridge, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018, in Monticello, Florida. She was a native of Jackson County born on April 7, 1943 in Grand Ridge to the late Gordon B. and Pauline Elizabeth Rogers Fears. Barbara was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in the yard, baking, and bowling.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, and one sister Helen McCardle.
She is survived by one son Clay Blackmon of Marianna; two daughters: Lisa Higginbotham and husband Larry of Tallahassee, Cindy Blackmon of Marianna. Barbara is also survived by three grandchildren: Cale Higginbotham, Garrett Higginbotham, and Cody Blackman.
Services for Barbara will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Rabon officiating. Interment will follow in Collins Chapel Cemetery in Malone, FL. The family will receive friends one prior to the service.
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.mariannachapelfh.com