Mary Jane Barron's Obituary
BARRON, Mary Jane
Age 89 of Tampa passed away on Tuesday August 20, 2019.
Born and raised in Tampa, she was a 1948 graduate of Hillsborough High School.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Iredell and E. Lloyd Black, and her brother Robert Black.
A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her 9 children and their spouses:
Jeri (Pete), Danny (Florelle), Jodie (Barry), Janie, David (Michelle),
Joe (Amanda), Jesse (Gerry Lynn), Julie (Tony), Jennifer (Jay).
Sixteen Grandchildren: Jessica, Ryan (Rachel), Casey, China, Bianca, Maddie, Margaret (Alejandro),
Hollyann (Ross), Cody (Kaitlynn), Joshua, Selena, Gabbie, Nick, Eleanor, Charlotte, Phillip.
Four Great-grandchildren: Austin, Riley, Hailey, Raegan.
Christmas was her favorite holiday. She loved decorating and had over thirty-five trees, each a different color and adorned with matching decorations, creating a Christmas wonderland for us all to enjoy.
Mary was a dancer, clogger, loved moons and working in her enchanted back yard garden.
The family will receive friends on Friday, 6pm-8pm at the funeral home.
Services will be on Saturday at 12pm (Funeral home) and at 1:30pm graveside.
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