Barbara Evelyn Saad

In 1950, Barbara married Kenneth Saad, beginning a partnership marked by deep mutual devotion. Although Kenneth passed in 2000, he remained the love of her life until the day she died.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Barbara dedicated her life to her family. She never missed an opportunity to be present, to support, or to celebrate them. Her greatest joy and purpose came from the people she loved, and her warm, steady presence enriched every life she touched.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Ken; her son Phil; six brothers, Algia Baker, Gale Baker, Warren Baker, Garland Baker, Drexall Baker, Joe Baker; and three sisters, Luetta Grimm, Ruby Porter, and Betty Hayes.

She is survived by her sister, Ginny Jackson; her daughters, Tara Linn, Melissa Krueger (husband Gary), and Sherri Salvatori; and her grandchildren, April Linn, Nick Krueger (wife Lauren), Alex Krueger (wife Monica), Sarah Salvatori (fiancé Guillermo Espinoza), Shannon Salvatori (partner Boyd Shiver), and Rachel Salvatori. She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn McCormack (fiancé Christopher Garcia-Vargas), Anna Krueger, Isabelle Krueger, and Preston Krueger, and many beloved nieces and nephews. The love, strength, laughter, and kindness she shared with each of them will forever be remembered.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew's House in Barbara's memory. https://stmatthewshouse.org/

Visitation will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, located at 525 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108, on November 22, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm.

The funeral service will take place on the same date at the same location at 2:00 pm with the entombment to follow in the cemetery.