Barbara Ann Lindsey
June 20, 1962 - April 01, 2017
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Barbara Ann Lindsey
June 20, 1962 - April 01, 2017
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Barbara Ann Wilkins-Lindsey
Sunrise: June 20, 1962 — Sunset: April 1, 2017
Barbara Ann Wilkins-Lindsey, 54 was born June 20, 1962 in Farrell County, Mississippi to the late John Taylor and Fannie Mae Wilkins. She was the youngest of three children, James Earl Wilkins and Debora Jean Wilkins (Pentecost).
Barbara confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized at Greater Hope Baptist Church where she grew up in Santa Barbara, California.
In her youth, Barbara loved to travel. She belonged to a Blue Ribbon acappella Choral called Channalaire Chorus. They competed and traveled across the United States (Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; New York, New York); England (Stratford-upon-Avon); Wales and Italy; Rome. They competed in New York, where they sang in Carnegie Hall! She later took a Biblical excursion to Israel, where she felt the Bible came alive.
She graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 1984 as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors in Nursing and a Public Health Certificate. Barbara went on to work as a Medical Administrator for over 30 years, and worked at Kaiser Permanente for the last 17 years. She received numerous accolades for Outstanding Patient Care.
On March 8, 1997, Barbara united in holy matrimony to Melvin Carnell Lindsey. To this union, one child was born, Sarah Vaughan Lindsey. They resided in Orange County, California for over 20 years. Barbara was a devoted wife for 20 years and a loving mother. She provided love and dedication to all her family members and friends.
Barbara Ann Wilkins-Lindsey passed this life April 1, 2017 in Orange County, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, John Taylor and her mother, Fannie Mae Wilkins.
She leaves to cherish precious memories: her husband, Melvin Carnell Lindsey; daughter Sarah Vaughan Lindsey of Orange County; two step-children, August Kareem and Shardae Hope Lindsey of Tennessee; her brother James Earl Wilkins of Oregon; her sister Debora Jean Pentecost (Thomas), and her niece Colleen Taylor Pentecost all of Santa Barbara, CA; her uncle Reverend Walter and aunt Dorothy Jenkins of Mississippi and a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and dear friends.
The Lindsey Family and friends are proud to call her Wife, Mom, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend.
Barbara has left quite a legacy and her infinite love and efforts will never be forgotten. She made an indelible mark in all of our lives, without question. God has greeted Barbara at Heaven’s gates by saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant”.
Flowers may be sent to O’Connor Mortuary, or donations may be made to The Lutheran Church of the Cross Ministries.
22 responses to Barbara Ann Lindsey
Tracey Pham says:
April 5, 2017
It is with a very sad heart that I say good-bye to my friend and mentor, Barbara Lindsey. To me, Barb represents strength, gentleness, beauty, and love. I was very lucky to have known her and worked under her for a number of years. She taught me how to be kind and understanding. She had a way of making you feel supported and confident by the way she smiled at you and by that gentle nod of acceptance that says ‘go get them, girl!’. She showed me how to be a strong and courageous professional woman. Barb, the sweet sound of your gentle voice will forever be in my heart. Your contagious laugh and sense of humor will be cherished. Your affinity for good cake and fine jewelry will never be forgotten. And that phrase, “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere”, will always bring me back to you. Good-bye, by friend. May you rest in peace.
Love,
Tracey Pham
Ernest and Mattie Lindsey says:
April 7, 2017
Our beautiful Barbara you left this life the same way you lived it with dignity and grace. To all of us that you leave behind we will mourn but I know we will see you again until then we must let you go . You fought a good fight now rest my dear sister REST.We love you.from your brother,sister and family of Ernest and Trudy
Janice Lindsey Jackson says:
April 7, 2017
Barbara was my sister in law. She was an Amazing Woman. A Role Model for family and friends. Her Strength, Courage and Love was so Awesome. She was brilliant! She was genuine. Barbara was a fighter and never complained.
When she walked and talked you could see her Love for family, friends, and most of All God. If you knew her you would know I speak the Truth. She was a Registered Nurse. A Nursing Administrator for Kaiser Permanente in Orange County, CA. Barbara was always a Professional, Honest and True. We have lost a True Angel. Gone to soon at the age of 54. To God be the Glory for her Wonderful Spirit and Life.
Barbara we will miss you.
Joetta Ginn says:
April 8, 2017
Sent a gift in memory of Barbara Ann Lindsey
Rachel de Leon says:
April 8, 2017
Barbara was the most amazing person! The energy that she channeled was as if you have always known her. She was a person who looked at you deeply, maybe to figure you out or see you for what you are. I truly felt that she believed in a greater purpose and had a great passion about doing the right thing. A nurse’s mission is moral, and as a fellow nurse I knew Barbara was the Captain on this ship! Tammie Wingen and I was introduced to her as an interested administrator who knew we were doing amazing things with high school students doing internship at our local hospital and she wanted to be apart of that. Very soon later Dana Hills High School’s Medical Academy was on board to do their internship at Kaiser. The hundreds of students that have been introduced to health careers have greatly helped them all. Most of our graduates have become, nurses, doctors, and other amazing careers due to her influence, and passion for bringing in the brightest students who have the same passion and life’s mission to serve others. I am so lucky to have known her and worked with her and will be forever grateful. Sending love and healing to all her family especially her husband and daughter Sarah. I love you Barb:)