Sally Estelle Barre's Obituary
Sally “Estelle” Lehman Barre, 87, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She was born on September 23, 1923 in Indian Mound, Tennessee to Ethel and Herbert Lehman. She moved to Orlando, FL in 1963 with her seven children: Vera Pennington (Samuel) of Clermont; Charles Barre, Jr (Sandy) of Ocala; Gary Barre (Joan) of Ocala; Carl Barre (Susan) of Sebastian; Barbara Parris (Jim) of Orlando; James Barre (Tina) of Orlando; and Judy Reid (Tony) of Tampa. She worked very long hours as a maid and taking in laundry to support herself and her children, who will miss her dearly.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Denny Lehman; sister-in-law, Carline Lehman; grandson, Jeremy Pennington “Little One”; nephews, Danny and Randy Lehman; and niece, Patricia Lehman. She is survived by her loving and very grateful children and their spouses; her ex-husband, Charles Barre (Docia) of Tennessee; her brother, James Lehman (Pauline) of Tennessee; nephew, Rymond Lehman (Pat) of Apopka; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.A Celebration of Life service was held at Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd. (441), Tavares, FL on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Matthew 25 Foundation, Inc., 10102 Tween Waters St., Clermont, FL 34715. The donations will be used to feed and cloth the needy, as per Estelle’s request. Online condolences may be made by signing the guestbook below!
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