Barbara Diane Woods- Barron affectionately known as "Barb" received her golden wings on SEPT 30TH 2023. Barb was born May 26th, 1956, to Jeanette Woods (Akron) and Herman Lewis (Detroit Michigan).

Barb was a woman of many hats. She was very talented in the arts and had an extremely keen eye for creating immaculate pieces whether apparel, home décor, soulful meals or lovin from her oven as she so affectionally called it. Barb had a passion for sewing and designing and she took pride in her work. Every seam was perfect, every stitch in place and each piece crafted with love and steamed to perfection. Barb had a look on her face as she constructed each piece, and you could see the thought bubbles go up as she squinted one eye and said "come here" while she executed to a science. She learned carpentry at an early age from her mother and could build a table, redesign a headboard, built a wall or stop a leaking pipe.  Barb had a passion for people, plants and peaceful loving moments with the family. Barb loved deeply and took on so many tasks to support and foster others, she was truly a giver at heart.

Barb sang like a hummingbird and serenaded each person in her immediate family with a special rendition of happy birthday every year that we will all miss. Barb adored her grandchildren who lovingly knew her as Suga Buga and she referred to them as her Suga babies, there was nothing that she wouldn't do for them. She positively impacted anyone that she came encounter with. Her smile was infectious, and her soft warming voice could comfort even a giant. Her many talents, positive energy, dance rock that included finger snapping and a head bob, crafty creations, lovin from the oven and her kind and giving heart will all truly truly be missed.

She was proceeded in death by her mother Jeanette Gail Woods, father Herman Lewis, brother Brian Woods, Sister Nora Lee Hope, Marny, Chris and Martee of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

She was survived by her husband Thirkee Barron, Brother William Woods (Angie) of Akron Ohio, Sister Bridgette Woods Atlanta Ga, Brother Brandon Woods Akron Oh, sister Bria Woods -Breaker (Stanley) of Atlanta Ga.  Children, Natasha Woods and Tierra Woods of Akron Oh and her son Marquis Simpson (Heaven) of Columbus Oh. Grandchildren, Jade, Evan, Isiah, Xavier, Jaden, and Neveah. Great Grandchildren, Jacari and Jacai Anderson as well as a host of beloved family members and friends.