Her family moved to Phoenix, AZ when she was a very young child.
Preceded in death by her Parents Frank Frisbie Bedell, and Anna Bedell (Zadorozny) of Phoenix, AZ, and Step Brother, Frank Lincoln Bedell of Newport, NH.
Graduated from Cortez High School in Phoenix, AZ. Studied and graduated in Library Sciences at ASU (Arizona State University), and FSU in Florida. Worked her entire professional career at PJC (Pensacola Junior College) in Pensacola, FL.
Barbara is survived by her Son, Gavin Hendrix, and Family members Gary(Melissa) Hendrix, Brennan, Benjamin(Cynthia) and son Vincent, and Lauren.