Barbara Grow Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Knight Grow, aged 89, quietly and peacefully stepped from this life into eternity and the arms of her Lord on October 7, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Clyde, her husband of 69 years. She is survived by her husband, six children: Sandra G. Bishop and her husband David of Teaneck, NJ; Rebecca G. Harrah and her husband Fred of Scott Depot, WV; Linda G. Tull of Elkton, MD; John C. Grow and his wife Joyce of Charleston, WV; Jane Miller and her husband David of Muncie, IN; Patricia Sprout of Oxford, PA; 13 grandchildren: Douglas Harrah, Marc Harrah, Barbara Hopkins, Matthew Tull, Malorie Tull, Becky Gross, John Grow, Bethany Glazier, Diane Shaver, Emily Miller, Holt Sprout, Lauren Sprout, Travis Sprout and 11 great grandchildren. Barbara was predeceased by her son, Richard A. Grow in 1966. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1922 to John J. and Olive Knight and grew up with her sister, Susan, in Fairmont, WV. She and her husband, Clyde, were married in 1943 during WW II. Barbara graduated from WVU with a BS degree in Home Economics, and in 1974 earned a Masters degree from WVU in Remedial Reading. After raising her children, Barbara taught reading to middle school students in Kanawha County for twenty years. She and Clyde retired to Winter Haven, FL where they enjoyed many years of hosting family vacations, playing golf and the warm Florida weather. Barbara enjoyed life and loved spending time with her family and friends. Her quiet faith shaped her family and led her to touch the lives of many. Barbara?s sense of humor and ability to always look on the bright side was a gift she shared with all. Her last year of life was spent at Regency Place where she enjoyed the kind care of her husband, daughter and staff. Her family had planned to celebrate her 90th birthday on October 25th; instead, they will gather privately October 27, 2012 to celebrate the remarkable life of this beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Well done, good and faithful servant. Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV is assisting the family.