Barbara A. Gaines
September 10, 1934 - February 7, 2022
Barbara A. Gaines, 87, of Marietta, Georgia passed away February 7, 2022. Barbara graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1952 and later began working as a secretary to the County Farm Agent. From there, she worked as an Administrative Secretary at Warner Robins Air Force Base until her marriage to Dr. Gerald D. Gaines. After Dr. Gaines retired as a Colonel from the U.S. Army, Barbara worked as a receptionist at an Ophthalmologist office in Atlanta, GA. Barbara and Gerald were happily married for 63 years until his passing in 2018. She is also preceded in death by her mother and father, J.B. and Della Hinson, along with her 5 brothers and 6 sisters. Barbara was an active member of Roswell St. Baptist Church where she loved to attend her Sunday School Class. In her free time, she played Bridge with her friends at the Atlanta Country Club, loved going bowling, and traveling. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Croft (Stan); grandchildren, Ashley Croft and Cody Croft (Kayla); and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be held at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Historic Marietta Chapel on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 11 AM. A visitation will be held from 10 AM to 11 AM. Donations may be made in loving memory of Barbara to Calvary Children’s Home in Powder Springs, GA.
Barbara A. Gaines, 87, of Marietta, Georgia passed away February 7, 2022. Barbara graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1952 and later began working as a secretary to the County Farm Agent. From there, she worked as an Administrative Secretary... View Obituary & Service Information