Patricia Barbera

BARBERA, Patricia Ann -- Age 74, of Flushing, died March 29, 2020 Funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday April 2, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. A private interment will take place at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI Those desiring may make contributions to the Humane Society of Genesee County.

Patricia was born February 26, 1946 in Flint the daughter of Louis and Mildred (Izzard) Balch. She married Larry Barbera in Flint on August 7, 1976. Patricia attended Bendle High School . She worked at GM retiring with 20 plus years of service. She enjoyed attending car shows with her husband Larry, traveling out of state for car shows, also  winning some trophies and even making a magazine. She enjoyed crocheting, arranging flowers, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Lori ( Bob) Tambling; grand children, Ashley Tambling and Thomas McDougall, Morgan Tambling; great-grand sons, Kraigen, Quillen, and Declan ; sister Sue, Bosley, Kay Kotarski; brother, Lewis Balch; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Larry; great-grandson Carter Jayce Tambling. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.