Barbara King-Brown

REFLECTIONS OF BARBARA'S LIFE 

Barbara Jean King-Brown (Ba), age 74, of Trenton, New Jersey. Born in Orlando Florida on November 22,1946 to Robert Johnson [r. and Verna Dean Hart. 
She moved to Trenton at the age of 7 years old with her mother and step-father Ernest Siplin Sr. 

Barbara was a life long resident of Trenton. Throughout her education en­deavors she attended Trenton Public School. Graduating Trenton Central High school in 1964. 

As a teen she joined and was a baptized member of New Salem Baptist Church in South Trenton. As an active member with the youth, she taught Children's Sunday School for several years. As an adult, Barbara joined her mother's church, Shi­louh Baptist of North Trenton. During her years of faithful service she especially enjoyed helping the children during Vacation Bible School. 

Barbara worked as a keypunch operator and system specialists her entire career. She started with the Internal Revenue Service and moved to DeLaval. Ultimate­ly she retired after 41 years with Charles Jones INC. 

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 22 years Donald Brown Sr., Father Robert, Mother Verna Dean, Sisters, Donna, Pamela Jo and Regina and Former spouse Harold King. She leaves her two children Jun King of Trenton NJ and Daughter Lisa Dean Ranier of Tampa FL, Brother Ernest Siplin J r. of Trenton NJ, Step-Son Donald Brown Jr. of Portland OR, Special Daughter Melissa (Andrew) Jones of Suffolk VA. Six Grand Daughters Paije King, T achiana (Rashee) Hayes, Jun (Clyde) Broderick, Chandler Ranier, DeAhna Brown and Taniyah Taitano. Two Grandsons Donald Brown III and Todd Brown. Honored Elders Clara Shelton and Joseph Taylor. As well as a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Dear friends who she cherished and loved sincerely. 

Eulogy: 

There is an often used term ... "They don't make them like that anymore" ... 

Barbara or Ba (Vietnamese for Grandmother) as she was often referred to since becom­ing a grandma, she personified that term. For reasons as polarizing and as magnetic as her personality. She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmom, friend, confidant, advisor, critic, heckler, antagonist and advocate all with equal ease. 

As a hard worker she put her all into anything she did. From working two and three jobs to ensuring her children had a safe home. To decorating the home that embodied her pride and her ability to create her own environment inside and out. Her ability to see beauty was not limited to her home and garden. She eternally saw the potential and beauty in people as well. As a woman of strong faith she remained stead­fast on the hope for the betterment of people's situations. She leaves behind a legacy of love and rich memories. 

Funeral service will be 10am Friday, October 22, 2021 at Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618. Calling hour will be 9am until the time of service. Interment will be private.

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