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SUNRISE: DECEMBER 19, 1945 – SUNSET: MAY 25, 2024
Barbara Ann Turner Hutchinson was born on December 19, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the eldest of seven children born to Frank and Floresca Dale. This includes Barbara, Lillian, Frances, Carolyn, Natalie, Francine and Frank, Jr. Her siblings, Frances and Francine, preceded her in death.
She attended and graduated from Northern High School in Detroit. Barbara also attended and graduated from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, with a Batchelor’s degree in Marketing.
Barbara had a vibrant career in marketing and sales, both in Chicago and Atlanta Georgia, working for companies that included William Wrigley Company, Moneygram, Cintas, and many others.
Barbara was generous, friendly, outgoing and very socially conscious and active in various civic and social organizations, including the National Association of University Women, The Links, and The birthday Club. She was a child advocate through CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Barbara had a big heart and loved helping others. She was a wonderful hostess who loved giving, organizing and catering social events. She also, at one point, had a small catering company. Barbara had to step back from her social involvements due to strokes and subsequent Aphasia.
Barbara was a kind and generous loving person with a big heart. She took her duties as a big sister seriously, providing exceptional love, support and assistance to her siblings, nieces and nephews.
Barbara loved the Lord and accepted him as her personal savior at an early age. She was a member of various churches throughout her life.
Barbara was previously married to Fred Turner, who preceded her in death. Barbara met her husband, Carl, through her sister, Carolyn. Carl and Barbara married in 1994, and shared a full and happy life for almost 30 years.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Carl, four siblings, Lillian (Paul), Carolyn (Cleveland), Natalie (Chester), and Frank Jr. (Ruby), and a host of nieces and nephews, including Floresca Burton, Christina Alls, Andrew Alls, Jr., Ebony S. Dale, Christopher Dale, Desmon Black, Cleveland Burton III, Chester Dunbar III, Dana Dunbar, and Diana Dunbar, Rahmon Dunbar, Ezekiel Dunbar, Ebony L. Dale, Raven Black, Tyriq Gay, and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
The Hutchinson family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation– Fayetteville, 1086 Hwy 54 W, Fayetteville, GA 30214.
India Y. Clemons says
My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of “Diva” Bobbie… rest peacefully in Heaven…🙏🏿🥀🙏🏿🥀🙏🏿
“Diva” India Clemons of the Birthday Divas Club
Elaine Westbrooks says
Sincere Condolences and prayers for the family. Birthday sister club Elaine
Gwendolyn Carter says
My sincere condolences to the family . Barbara was a beautiful, bright and shining star. I will cherish sweet memories of her from the Divas Birthday Club .
Janet Dial says
I met Bobbie when we joined the Diva’s. She was always kind, a light to my world. Every month she sent me the “Daily Word. I will miss her thoughtfulness. Rest in heaven my dear sister.
Eula Carroll says
A wonderful friend and sister by another mother. We met and served together in National Association of University Women, Atlanta Branch, and The Links Incorporated, LaGrange Chapter. She gave her service to others. I will truly miss my sister in Christ.
Cherry Glover says
Even as Bobbie has gone to be with our maker, we know she will be smiling down on us. Bobbie’s place in life can never be filled, and her loss will be with us forever. But her memory should be treasured, and her life celebrated for the amazing woman she was. Dear family, please receive my deepest condolences.
Mattie Brown says
My condolences to the family of Barbara, I met Barb when I joined the Diva Birthday Club. She welcomed me with open arms and she had a beautiful spirit. May the Lord hold the family up in this time of sadness. 🙏🏾🙏🏾💐
Janet Jordan says
My deepest condolences to the Hutchinson family. I will always remember Barbara has a shining light and having the sweetest smile ever. She really touched me as my sister with her kindness and caring spirit. I will always carry Barb in my heart!
Janet Jordan-Birthday Diva Club
Roberta Daniel says
“Barbara, Bobbie, My Sister from Another Mother…” Whatever name she’s known by, her life was loaded with the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)! My life is producing more fruit… because I knew Barbara: A womam who propagated God’s gifts to her!
Shirley Clark says
My condolescenes to Boɓbie family. I truly feel like a part of me is missing. She joined our birthday group during the first phrase of inception. She was very active in helping with new ideas to enhance the birthday divas dining experience. I really miss her input.
Juanita Mond says
Barbara was special to me and a wonderful friend. She will truly be missed.
Juanita Mond and Family
Pearl Donaldson and Mamie Jones says
I met Barbara when I joined the Birthday Diva club. She was such a nice person with a beautiful spirit. I loved her and will truly miss her.
Pearl Donaldson
From the moment I met Barbara she was such a sweet spirit person and just like a sister. She shined like a star when she walked through the door of a room. I loved her as a sister.
Mamie Jones
Diva Carolyn Biggers says
My condolences to Mr.Hutchinson and Barbara’s family.Praying for your loss and asking God to bless each of you at this time and always.She was truly a Diva in our club.We love you and will miss you.R.I.P.
Donna Mitchell says
My condolences to the Hutchinson family. Carl took such good care of my life time friend. Thank you so much for that. God blessed us with her presence and we must thank him for that. I will truly miss Bobbie. She was like a sister to me. May she rest in peace
Dwan Johnson says
Bobbie and I met many years ago when we got hired at BellSouth together. We went through the training program and became fast friends. She was like a big sister to me. She always looked out for me. I will truly miss her. My deepest sympathy and condolences to her family.