Barbara Jean McHugh, age 84, of Melbourne, Florida, former longtime resident of Sylvan Lake, Michigan passed away on June 1, 2021. Barbara is the loving mother of Julie Fleming, Steven (Katy) McHugh, Kevin (Deena Miles) McHugh, and Michael McHugh; beloved grandmother of Danielle, Emily, and Rachel McHugh, Jacklyn Gilman and Cole & Claire McHugh. Great-grandmother of Nikki McHugh, Finley Fleming, and Jameson Gilman; dear sister of Janice Jenkins, Joe Jenkins, and Bobbie Jenkins.
Barbara was born on February 13, 1937 in Gainesville, Missouri, daughter of the late Quincy and Sadie Jenkins. She was the dear wife of Robert Charles McHugh, who proceeded her in death in 2016.
Barbara and Robert attended Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Orchard Lake, Michigan. Both Barbara & Robert enjoyed raising their children on Sylvan Lake making lifelong memories that their children still carry with them today.
In her final days Barbara was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild who will miss her immensely. A special thank you to Barbara’s caregivers who so lovingly provided wonderful care, company, and companionship.
Visitation will be held at Family Funeral Care in Keego Harbor, Michigan on Tuesday, June 8th, from 10am-12pm followed by a graveside service at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy, Michigan
