Barbara Jean Burbridge passed away on Thursday March 6, 2014 at Bradford Terrace Nursing Home in Starke, Fl.Barbara the youngest daughter of seven, was born in Enid, Ok. On September 19, 1925 to Isal and James Michaels.A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday March 16, 2014 at First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Walnut Street, Starke, FL, under the leadership of Pastor Michael Moore.Barbara was a loving, and caring Wife, Mother, and Grandmother whose lifes passions were her music, cooking, and most of all, to be surrounded by the laughter of her family and friends.She devoted thousands of hours throughout her entire life in the service of others in all the communities in which she lived. Barbara was a church soloist at Friendship Methodist Church in Colchester, IL 4H leader, served on the Mc Donough County Home Extension, and was Past Worth High Priestess of Queen Ester Shrine in Macomb, IL.Barbara was Unit President of Blandinsville and Moline IL American Legion Auxiliary, Past 14 District President, Division President, and served as Illinois State President, and National Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee also in service of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was Past Regent of Mary Little Deeres Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, and Past President of the Womens Club of East Moline, IL She served 6 years as a volunteer at East Moline State Hospital and as a member of the Circle of Kings Daughters.Barbara is survived by her Daughter Margaret Nelson, two Sons Larry Hicks and Bob Schmidt, Grand Children, Tommy Kallman, Beth Washburn, Adam and Brennan Hicks. Great Grandchildren Josh, Amber and Nina. Great-Great Grandchildren Erasmo, Neveah, Robert, Thomas, Elisha, Leroy, and August.In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606. The family wishes to thank from the bottom of our hearts the entire Hospice team and the staff of Bradford Terrace for all the loving care they provided during Barbaras life. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. hide