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Barbara Dick Obituary
Barbie was the longest faculty member at Park Maitland School, (47 years) teaching right up until two weeks before her passing. Her love and passion for shaping young minds crossed generations of families, as she taught students, as well as the children of those students. She shaped and inspired thousands of children's minds.
Her love of cooking, traveling, music, reading and writing will always be remembered. She loved plants, nature, reading, philosophy, and hosting dinners with her beloved family and friends.
We would like to thank Dr. Veronica Schimp and the incredible team at the Orlando Health Gynecological Cancer center for their compassion, kindness, and care of our Mother.
Barbie was an amazing soul who taught her daughters to never give up and to always be kind. She is eternally loved and missed. Her light will always shine brighter than the brightest star. We love you Mommy.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 1 PM. at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando, FL. 32801.
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Glen Ayers
December 5, 2023
I only ever knew her as Barbie. She was a little older than me and I was friends with Grady so she didn´t pay too much attention to us. We were the `other´ Ayers on Dormont Lane. There were five of us boys and we had the only other basketball court (affixed to the free standing garage) in the neighborhood and had many spirited games between the Ayers boys. We played football in their side yard. Barbie was the only girl between the two families. I imagine that made her feel left out in some natural ways, but I never remember it ever being a problem. She was very much a girl, and we were very much boys. Here´s a fun fact. Before her family moved to Dormont Ln. they lived for a time on the next street over called Oakmont. Both of our fathers were named Robert. We used to get each others mail all the time and I was often tasked to redeliver theirs or pick up ours. Then to make matters even more confusing, they moved onto Dormont 4 doors down from us! Well at least the delivery process was shortened, although increased in frequency! We used to get calls for Barbie or her mother `Tootsie´ all the time. Those were fun days! I remember Barbie being very popular, and having a great personality.
Gary Baggett
October 10, 2023
I have known Barbie since she was a baby, and remember when she was born. She was always a fun person, and on a even keel. She will be missed very much by all that know her.
Steve Gaston
October 8, 2023
In loving memory of my cousin Barbie Ayers [Dick]. I will cherish all the many memories and FUN times growing up together during the good 'ole days. You will be dearly missed... Rest in Peace CUZ w/ thoughts and prayers to family and friends... Love, CUZ, Clarkie, and the Gaston Family
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