Date of Service:
December 13, 2021
Date of Viewing:
December 13, 2021
Date of Interment:
December 13, 2021
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Barbara Clare Chavis, age 84, passed away peacefully at home in Vero Beach, FL on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021.
Barbara was born in Massillon, Ohio and raised in Taylor, Michigan before moving to Vero Beach, FL in 1991.
Barbara was a graduate of Lowrey High School in Dearborn, MI. While in high school, she was a majorette; she also played the piano and flute.
She was a committed mother and wife that also worked in her husband’s businesses. She enjoyed cooking, serving as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts, and riding her Harley Davidson.
Barbara was a devoted Catholic and was a member of St. Cyril of Taylor, MI.; St. Sebastian of Dearborn Heights, MI.; and St. Helens of Vero Beach, FL. She insisted her children attended Catholic School for the quality of education in both school and in church.
She had a love for animals and enjoyed volunteering at the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. Barbara was an avid boater, painter and reader. She also enjoyed doing needle point in her spare time.
Family was very important to Mrs. Chavis. She held a special place in her heart for each and every one of her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her loving husband, Fred of 65 years; daughters, Karen D. Johnson (Jimmy); Sandra J. Dimech (Manuel), Kimberly A. Chavis; son, David James (Laura), daughter-in-law, Laurie H. Chavis; brother, Timothy Kerrigan (Paula); fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary E. & James C. Kerrigan; son, Brian L. Chavis; and brother, Lawrence J. Kerrigan.
A Visitation will be held at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, December 13, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Following the service an interment will take place at Crestlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, 6230 77th Street, Vero Beach FL 32967
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Jane Heath - Sister in law
December 10, 2021, 7:07 pm
Barbara was a most loving, caring person. Her genuine sweet smile caused everyone around her to feel accepted and cared for. Although she was not my sister by blood, in my heart she was the sister I never had. Now her smile will forever sweeten the streets of gold in heaven, and she will walk those streets with all her brothers and sisters in Christ. Someday I will be walking with her there. I love you Barb. Sister Jane
Lisa Tubbert - Friend
December 10, 2021, 8:40 pm
Barbara was a beautiful woman and mentor. She will be missed by many and live forever in our hearts! Condolences to all!
Vicki Gossett - Tim and Paula family
December 10, 2021, 10:42 pm
Many thoughts and prayers for all of you your mom was so loved and I know your hearts are very heavy ✝️May the dear lord bless you and ease your pain ❤️She is hugging on all her loved ones up in heaven God bless all of you sincerely Gossett family (Vicki Pikus-Tim’s sister in law)
Mike and Mariann Gust - Friend
December 11, 2021, 2:05 am
Fred, Dave and family, Please accept our sympathy for your loss. I didn’t know her well, but knowing Fred and her children, she had to be a great person. Mike and Mariann Gust.
Tanya Leonetti - Close Friend of Dave and Laura
December 11, 2021, 2:01 pm
I never had the pleasure of meeting her, but she sounds like a wonderful human being and I wish I would have! I’m sure she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and a special prayer will be said as she enters into her forever place. Love you. Tanya
Michael Atzenhofer - Friend
December 11, 2021, 9:08 pm
I was lucky enough to have fun with your mom and dad on several occasions during their visits back to Michigan. I have a very special memory of having dinner together one night after you and Laura prepared another spectacular meal. What I remember most is we talked about how fortunate we were for our friends and family and those who had already passed who were now happy, healthy and looking down on us until we all meet again. Well you now have a very special Angel above looking down on you. Prayers to you all. ❤️
Keith and Patricia Sue Moir - Friends
December 12, 2021, 3:53 pm
Fred, Dave and Family, we are saddened to hear of Barbara’s passing. She was a remarkable woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles Debruyne - Friend of Dave
December 12, 2021, 4:36 pm
Dave, so sorry for the loss of your mom. May you and your family find peace knowing she is with our Lord.
Matthew D Heitger - 1st cousin to Barb.
December 15, 2021, 9:28 pm
Fred, David, Tim, Paula, and all my Michigan cousins, first lwt me say you were always thought of with much love, respect and always will be. Barb was such a beautiful soul. Funny loving talented and understanding. And I learned how much she hates 4 letter words, but snow is ok. All my love.