Barb was born on November 3, 1942, in Johnson County, Kentucky to the late Mary and Orville Castle. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, her brother Fred Castle and her sister-in-law Nancy Castle.
In 1962, Barb graduated from the Mayo State Vocational School in Paintsville, Kentucky. She spent most of her professional career in real estate management.
Barb married Kenneth Grimm in 1961 and had one daughter Jeanna. She married Joseph Tiziani in 1985 and gained two step-daughters, Lynn and Lisa.
Barb is survived by daughter, Jeanna Berry and husband, Charlie of Wichita Falls, TX; and their son Kris; by stepdaughter, Lisa Pierce and husband, Robert of Fulton, MO; and their three children: Adam and wife Joy, Jacob, and Allison; by stepdaughter, Lynn Torossian and husband, Tom of Milford, MI; and their two children Michael and Lauren; and sister, Joyce Weddington and husband, Ken of Saline, MI. She is also survived by two step grandchildren, Wesley Berry and wife Rebekka, and Laura Miller and husband Zach; and by six step great grandchildren.
Barb is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a special Aunt Jessie (Vanhoose) and Niece Beth (DeKraai)
Barb was a former resident of Johnson County, Kentucky and Ann Arbor, Michigan, but spent her later years in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. Barb and Joe loved living on the lakes in Michigan and Texas. She loved to watch sunsets on the lake. Barb had a zest for life and a great love of family, friends, and travel especially to Italy. She leaves behind many very close friends and extended family members in Michigan, Texas, and across the country.
Barb was an extremely strong person not only through her health issues, but was always there to provide love, support, and generosity to her family. Her family and friends will always remember her feisty ways and that she had fun and lived her life to the fullest. She had a great sense of humor to the very end. She loved to cook, entertain, garden, and listen to country music. She will be remembered as someone who was extremely independent and full of life.
Barb was surrounded by loved ones to the last moments.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Marble Falls,Texas. A memorial service to honor Barb will take place in Marble Falls, Texas, at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Open Door Recovery House, 1107 Highway 1431, #251, Marble Falls, Texas 78654 to assist women recovering from drugs and addiction.
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