Barbara A. Brown, age 81, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Gateway House in Attica.
She was born on Saturday, August 15th, 1942 in Batavia a daughter of the late Holden Brinkman and Loretta Woolever Brinkman.
Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her son, Ronald E. Brown Jr., of Batavia, her granddaughters, Megan Elizabeth Brown and Sydney Riley Brown, her sister, Bonnie (late Larry) Horine of Batavia, and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her daughter, Rebecca Lynn Brown who passed away on June 25, 1964, longtime companion, David F. Brewer and her siblings, Richard Brinkman, Dennis Brinkman, Donald Brinkman and Carl Brinkman.
Barb was a dedicated respiratory therapist for many years at Lakeside Memorial Hospital and retired from United Memorial Medical Center.
In her free time, Barb enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her delicious meals and beautiful flower beds. Barb loved sitting on her front porch with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 pm to 7 pm at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batava where memorial services will be held at 10 am Wednesday . She will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery. Donations can be made to Gateway House at 91 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
Barb will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace.
