Barbara Harrington

Barbara Thomas Harrington “Bobbie”, 82, of Old Town, FL, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024 at Tri-County Nursing Home, Trenton (Fanning Springs), Florida. She was born in Bradenton, Florida and raised in Homosassa, Florida where she lived many years. Prior to health problems, she resided in Old Town, Florida on the Suwannee River with her loving husband of 29 years, Walter Harrington. She is survived by her husband Walter, Old Town, FL, Children: Andy Thomas (Julie) Old Town, FL, Lisa LeMieux (Todd) Old Town, FL, Benje Thomas (Beth) Crystal River, FL, Paul Harrington (Lisa) Trophy Club, TX and Clayton Harrington (Liz) Inverness, FL, 7 Grandchildren: Tyler LeMieux, Mason Thomas, Molly Thomas Rowland, Merritt Thomas, Emily Langlo, Bobby Doughman, Aaron Doughman, 12 Great grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents James R. Lanier, Sr. and Mattie L. Rawlings, and her brother George Rawlings. Barbara and her previous husband owned and operated Crystal Aluminum Sales for 15 years. Following that, she worked for Citrus County as a school bus driver for 20 ½ years; she loved driving a school bus and enjoyed the children she drove for throughout the years. After retirement, she enjoyed living on the Suwannee River. She loved boating, fishing, and having family cookouts. She enjoyed years of hunting with family and friends in Steinhatchee and sometimes north Florida. She loved her family. She loved an assortment of music which she enjoyed listening to, loud. She loved to dance in her living room. She loved driving her Polaris “buggy” fast; she drove pedal to the metal. She was loving, forgiving, generous and strong. Throughout her journey in life, she was determined and would never give up, even to the end. She received Jesus in her heart at a young age and confirmed many times that she had Jesus in her heart. She laughed, loved and prayed. She will be missed. Funeral services for Bobbie will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, 16984 SE Hwy 19, Cross City, FL, with Sr. Pastor FBC, Chiefland, Dr. Kris Mullis officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Steinhatchee, FL. Visitation begins one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Barbara Harrington

December 10, 1941 - September 22, 2024