   " I will always have her in my heart,she was always worried about everyone else,and never about herself.And no one will ever beat her coleslaw. She was my sister-in-law but in real life she was a sister,a day well not pass that I will be thinking of her or waiting on her phone call.Jeannie you well be dearly missed and loved......"

                                               Your sister-in-law (sister)
                                                 Ronda Markeson (Houston,Tx)

Dear Chuck,Donald,Tammy,and all of the family,
We were so sorry to hear about Jeanne and have known her since we were kids on Maney dr. She was precious in life and she lives on, but we are sad because we will not see her for a while but it helps to remember her memory.  Our prayers are with you all.

I never got to see them but maybe 2 times, but I know Jerry thought a lot of your parents. You're all in our prayers.

I cant remember never not know Jean. I will miss her laugh, phone calls and emails. Our families have been connceted for so very long. Me and my family will miss her so very much.

Y'barbo family, please know how much we , will miss Jean, she was so wonderful, joyful to sit around and talk with, will miss her greatly.

Chuck, Donald & Tammy, I will miss Jean so very much as there is not a time in my life that she was not a part of it.  May God bless each of you and lean on him for comfort and peace.  When your are at your lowest he will wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.  Remember the loving memories you have of your wife and mom.  Our prayers are with each of you.  Love, John & Kathy Thomas

To all the Y'Barbo family you are all in my thoughts in prayers. I know Norma Jean was a very special person and will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.

We are a loss for words to express how sorry we are for the sudden loss of Jeannie.
She was a really special sister and friend to both of us. We will miss her greatly.

Tammy i am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing.I just want you to know you and the family are in our prayers,and we will keep you in our prayers.I pray for God to give you the peace and comfort you need at this time.I know this is not easy for you,but i know your a strong person and the Lord will carry you and the family through this hard time.Remember the footprints in the sand poem,just like that the Lord will carry you through.Many prayers and hugs go out to you.

Y'Barbo Family,

We are so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May she rest in peace. I just wanted to share a tid bit that Mrs. Jean shared with me after the passing of our daughter. She said that our kids are not supposed to go before us and because I was upset, she said "Sean, I know how you feel right now," and I can remember that like it was yesterday. And also when we found out that our daughter was sick and we were going to have to rent a wheelchair, for her she was very kind in letting us borrow a wheelchair and bringing it to my parents house. Mrs. Y'Barbo, thanks for everything you did in our daughter illness and may you go in peace .

Mrs. Y'Barbo, you did not know me but I know your daughter, Tammy.  I just wanted to say that I am very grateful to you for bringing her into the world so that I could have one of the sweetest, dearest friends, I'm ever had.  Rest in peace sweet lady.

Lena Ewart Straka

I don't know how to get through this or if I ever will but I want you to know I love you more than you could ever know and I will do everything I can to make you proud of me. Please know that you will never leave my heart or my thought and while you're up there please keep watching over Uncle Chuck! Even though we couldn't see you I know you kissed us all goodbye before you left. I love you Aunt Jeanie you will whole heartedly be missed.

“Aunt Jeanie”
You taught me many things except how to live without you,
Now I feel lost and broken not sure of what to do,
As tears roll down my face hard for me to breathe,
I keep telling myself it's just all a bad dream,
I will wake up in the morning and have a breath of relief,
Morning comes and reality sets in,
Dear lord why did you have to take my best friend,

Are time on this earth is borrowed this I do know,
But dear lord why did she have to go,
I begged and pleaded and you didn't hear my cries,
Dear lord why didn't you understand I wasn't ready for goodbye,
Didn't you hear me say I will do anything if I could keep her here,
Didn't you hear my screams when I screamed for you to hear,
Why didn't you listen I thought you heard my prayers,
Dear lord you broke my heart it's just isn't very fair,
She's with you now there's nothing I can do,
She's on her way to heaven to love and serve you,
Please give her the most beautiful angel wings,
And have the other angels sing the most beautiful song they can,
Have my Nana, Papa, and Ronald waiting with arms wide open,
So when she looks down to us she will look back knowing,
One day we will join her we will float to the stars,
And she will wait in heaven with loving open arms.

Dear Aunt Jeanie,
 Thank you for all the wonderful memories you have given me. You are a wonderful person with a loving heart and you will be missed so much. I wanted to tell you that it saddens me that you didn't personally get to meet Mattie because looking at her is like looking at a mirror image of you and Nanny. I know that you will be watching over us and Michael and I will always be grateful that you put such a beautiful impact in our lives and such wonderful memories. We love and miss you dearly. Please tell Nanny, Papa, Ronald and Brownie I said I love them and miss them too!!!

Donald,& Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know God will heal and comfront you. I cannot imagine the saddness you are feeling. Look to him for comfront and guidance and he will heal you. You have lots of great memories to cherish.

I love you Jeannie!  You were an incredible example to all of us.  You will be greatly missed!

To my oldest sister, how much I will miss you I love you greatly.  This has got to be one of the hardest times of my life and I am not sure how I can bear the pain I feel. 

You have aways been such a wonderful and caring person not to mention a great sister.  Always there to listen and always concerned for everyone else. What a woundful example of a wife and mother.  

You raised such wonderful children (and example of Chuck and yourself) and I love each and everyone of them so much. Tammy, Cindy and Queta are such fine young women, you were blessed.  but you already knew that. 

You touched many lives in such a good way. Althought we lived so far apart, I knew you were there to listen and support.

You would come to Virginia and stay with me after mom and dad was gone, we would have so much fun.  We would stay up late after Chuck and RB would go to bed we would raid the fridge. Eating ice cream and what ever we wanted. Having conversations about our children, our husbands etc. and catching up on each others lives.  I will remember these times as cherished memories and they will stay in my heart until 

I meet you in heaven one day and I know you will be there to greet me.

Mrs Y'Barbo,

For all the ones that remain here, you have left this world too soon. However, as we shouldn't wonder or question why,  God's need for you is much stronger. You will serve him well and I know you will watch over your family always.

Mom, I wanted to let you know that I feel like I was very fortunate to have you as my mother-in-law (my 2nd mom). You always treated me like I was one your children, not just a daughter-in-law.  I think my mom would have approved of you looking over me all these years in her honor.  I think you could say you and I, had a lot in common because we have the same furniture in both houses, we both love our jewelry, crafts, working with flowers, and looking for a bargain.  Mom, you are the one that taught me how make bows and work with flowers.  You taught me a lot of things, just like a mother would teach her daughter.  Mom, I will cherish all the things I have learned from you, I will also cherish all memories of the 31 years I have had with you and the family.  I am so glad I got to talk to you the day before, as you called to check on us while we were in the mountains of California on vacation; because you knew I did not like the heights of the mountains.  You had called the day after we left for vacation and was telling me how much you missed us already.  Mom, I miss you already.
Love, 
Your 2nd Daughter, Cindy Y'Barbo

Mrs. Y'Barbo,

May you rest in peace as you join Ronald.  I will remember your 'giggles' and laughter the few times we had the opportunity to visit and the hilarious emails you always sent. 


The Y'Barbo Family :  

My sympathy and prayers go out to you as you adjust to the unexpected passing of Mrs. Y'Barbo.  May your memories of her provide some comfort as you heal.

Today is a very sad day and there is a very large empty spot is in our hearts a empty spot that will never be filled again. Jeannie has always been the backbone of our family and she always was committed to maintaining the bond between family members and friends. Jeannie always characterized me as # 1, and in reality she was # 1.I know she is in heaven with all her family members and friends who have gone to be with the Lord, I do not believe she is lost for words in any manner.I pray the Lord will provide comfort and sympathy and always be at our
side during this time of sorrow. I ask that all family members and friends remember her legacy as a very loving and sincere sister.
Love Always

To Mom with LOVE,

You touched the lives of so many.  You will be truly be truly missed by everyone who knew you, no matter where they crossed your path in life.  I know with all my heart that you are in the Loving arms of our Heavenly Father.  You are now at peace in Heaven with Ronald, NaNaw, PaPa, and all of our other family members and friends.  No one can ever replace the love of a mother.  You were always there for us and I will always cherish that.  I will see you on the other side someday.  Here are two poems for you… Love You Always Mom…XOXOXOXOXO…


 Wings Of The Angels

A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came 
Calling out a mother's name.

Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years 
Of joy and love, a life will spent
And now to God a mother's sent.

On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, ‘tis but the dawn.

~~~ Tim Chambers ~~~
 

If Tears Could Build A Stairway

If tears could build a stairway
and thoughts a memory lane
I'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again.
No Farewell words were spoken
No time to say good-bye
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.

My heart's still active in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store.

Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay.

God knows why, with chilling touch,
Death gathers those we love so much,
And what now seems so strange and dim,
Will all be clear, when we meet Him.

~~~ Author Unknown ~~~

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

Please know that even though we didn't know Jeannie well, we have
heard wonderful things about her from the family.  The important thing
about this life is that she knew the Lord and today is in His
presence.  Oh how I bet Nanny, PaPa and Ronald were so glad to meet
her.  We send our prayers and sincere sympathy to a special family.
It is our prayer that God will walk with you through this difficult
time and that you will keep Jeannie alive through all the beautiful
memories over the years.

I will miss you but will hold you in my heart as a true friend.  I will also miss your hugs and emails.  You always came up with the best stories and jokes. You touched the lives of alot of people and will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of Jeannie's untimely death. Though I never met her in person we shared a lot of "Family" through Ancestry, emails and phone chats. I am going to miss hearing from her.  You have my deepest sympathy.

Heaven is full of laughter!!!  You had a laugh that could fill the whole room and everyone in it laughing.  You keep the the angels laughing so Mr. Y'Barbo can here them.

we were lucky to have know jeannie for many years our hearts go out to her  and great grandsons .family she will be missed we share the same grandsons

I had the pleasure to b part of your life we worked together for years and never lost communication you were more like family to me there's not enough words to describe you Jean you were so sweet a true friend you were there for me you listen,you gave me advise, I will miss you my dear friend a lot I will never forget that at the end of our conversations it was always ((I Love You)) You will always be in my heart Jean!!!!!!

Jean was such a delightful person. She always welcome us as part of the Y'Barbo Family. Our prayers are with her Family. She will be greatly missed.

Tim and Janet Alexander
Houston TX

We are all saddened by the sudden loss of Jean.  Even though she is gone from this earth she will remain in my heart forever.  I take comfort in knowing she is resting in peace with Mom, Dad and Ronald.  

God Bless you Jean.  Just know you were one great sister and I love you today just as much as I did Monday.  Thanks for all the memories, laughs, many phone calls and all that we shared.  I pray that at some point, we will all be together again.  In the mean time, keep them smiling up there.  Hugs and kisses forever!  Love Pat

I am going to miss you so much Grandma, thank you for being such a wonderful person, everytime we walked into your house we could feel so much love, thank you for always letting little Angel come over and play with all the toys you have, He loved going to his Granny's house! Thank you for being such a great grandma! I love you! And will miss u always!

I love you and I will miss you very, very much. You welcomed my children and I with open arms and the best comforting hugs ever. You will always have a special place in my heart and will forever hear your sweet laugh.

 I will never forget how she always welcomed me into her home. Conversations with her were always a delight. You will be missed Mrs Ybarbo.

Mom, you made me the luckest son in the world. I love you Mom and as said in the poem below this is how you made our Family whole.

The Family Rose

The Rose is a lot like a Family
The Pedals represent the branches, of our family tree.

Their fragrances are like the Perfume, our Mothers wear.
And always knew how, to care for our young tears.

The Stem is like our Fathers, firmness in their hands.
And will not back down, for what it stands
 
When you take notice to, the direction of the tip of the thorns. 
Their like the ladder of life, beginning when we were born.

The bloom symbolizes all the members of our Beautiful Family
It really portrays a lot more, than just our eyes can see.

 Donald 2012

I love and miss you so much, I will never forget your sweet and warm hugs.

Dear Chuck, Tammy, Donald and Dennis,
  I am so saddened by dear Jean's passing. I just want to let you know how much it meant to me to have a wonderful friend like her.
  I met Jean over 20 years ago when we volunteered in the MacArthur High PTA together. We made many a football corsage and attended many football games during those years. Over time we grew close and she became one of my dearest friends. She was always there to lend an ear when I was down or to share a laugh. She loved to share items of beauty or a funny joke she found on the internet. She had a smile bright as sunshine and a bubbling personality. When she phoned me she always started with "just calling to see how my friend is today". She really cared about people. She was a joy to know and I shall miss her being in my life more than I can say. Every time I eat cole slaw I shall remember her and  me calling her "a great southern cook". And when I do family history, an interest we shared,I shall think of her recent delight at finding that Chuck is kin to George Washington. Goodbye my dear,dear friend, until we meet again. I will find comfort in the many memories of all we shared.
  I will keep you all in my prayers.  My love and very deepest, heartfelt sympathy to you all. God bless and keep you. Mary Meyers and family

I'm going to miss you so much, I'm so thankful for always being so good to me and for being such a great grandma to my girls. I love you and you will always be in my heart.

I was lucky enough to know Jean for many years.  I will miss talking to her and getting and sending Email jokes and pictures.  I knew I could count on Jean being at work and ready to do what ever I asked of her.  She and I enjoyed the love of food and a good laughs during that time.  My life was richer because of her friendship.  Miss you my friend!

OBITUARY

Norma Jean Y'Barbo

27 July, 1940 – 22 May, 2012

Brookside Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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