Born on September 2, 1950, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Barbara Keeton. For the past 23 years, Barbara called Stuart, Florida, home, building a vibrant life and a warm community there. A dedicated community leader, she proudly served as a past president of the Duckwood Association. Her commitment to her neighbors made a lasting impact.
Barbara was predeceased by her beloved parents and her brothers, Kenneth Keeton and Leslie Keeton. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Tomek; her sister, Connie Smith; her sister-in-law, Carole Metro; her devoted sons, Robert Stowers and Seth Stowers, and Seth’s wife, Triffina; and her stepdaughter, Tina Nicolett, and Tina’s husband, Dave Nicolett. She will also be lovingly remembered by her cherished grandchildren, Gaven, Isabel, Keeton, Jeanette, Jaclyn, and Kimberly; her great-grandchildren, Giuliana, Sabrina, Sebastian, JT, and Dominic; and her many nieces and nephews.
