April 21, 1937 ~ December 12, 2022
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. Barbara Ann Forbes 85 years old returned to her eternal home on December 12, 2022. Barbara was born in Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs. Barbara was a 1955 graduate of Istrouma High School. She is survived by her four children and their spouses. They Include: Delmas Forbes, Jr, Randy and Lisa Forbes, Mark and Cindy Forbes, Kathy and Gerald Wray. She had eight grandchildren and their spouses, Emilee and Gabe Tunnard, Derek and Katie Wray, Dustin and Olivia Wray, Drew and Jaclyn Forbes, Landon Forbes, Colin and Madison Forbes, Brady and Abby Forbes and Ryan Forbes. She had six great grandchildren: Peyton, Parker and Pierson Tunnard, Rena and Beckham Wray and Nash Forbes, and another great grandchild on the way and finally numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Delmas Forbes of 58 years, her parents Edmond and Lucy Morales, her brothers and their spouses, Stanley & Sarah Morales, Lynwood and Elaine Morales, Carol and Shirley Morales, Harold and Bessie Morales, Malcolm & Patsy Jo Morales, and sister Sadie and Louis Hernandez and Leo Cantu. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for over 60 years. She was member of the Bereavement Ministry for several years in which she served as the leader of this ministry. She also assisted with the St Joseph Altar for and she also was an active adorer of the parish Adoration Chapel. Pallbearers will be her grandsons: Derek Wray, Dustin Wray, Drew Forbes, Landon Forbes, Colin Forbes, Brady Forbes, and Ryan Forbes. Barbara, drew her greatest strength and joy from her faith and family. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am on December 15, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Lane Denham Springs, La., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 am. Immediately following the Mass, the burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial located at 1720 S. Range Ave. Denham Springs, La. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
18 comments
Lois Humphreys Clark
December 22, 2022 at 2:38 am
Remembering the good times had at family Christmas get-togethers at Sandy Creek Church in Pride. Good times, good memories. My prayers are for the children and grands and all the many friends who will miss Barbara Ann.
Amy Freeman
December 18, 2022 at 4:15 am
I so loved going to Chandlers and seeing Mrs. Barbara and Mr Delmas! Together now in a much better place !! Faith is our lifeline. Prayers being uplifted.
Georgie Harris
December 17, 2022 at 12:48 pm
So sorry for your loss,Delmas.
You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Mark & Alison Butler
December 16, 2022 at 1:49 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Forbes Family as you mourn the passing of Barbara and as you celebrate the beautiful life she lived.
Debbie Riddle and Family
December 15, 2022 at 3:40 am
Aunt Barbara will truly be missed so very much. She always put a smile on your face even when she may not have realized it. She had a heart of gold and was a lot of fun to be around. We spoke on the phone weekly and she always kept us updated on family and what was going on and laughed about things from years back. She brought much joy because she loved everyone and always shared by visits and her willingness to help in any way that she could. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will meet again and look forward to our visits again.
Love, Debbie, Ruth, Charles and Kathi
Susan Barnett
December 14, 2022 at 8:40 pm
Few people have the generous and loving heart like Ms. Barbara. There will always be an empty pew at Immaculate Conception, and in many hearts. May God reward her for her good life. May she Rest In Peace. Love and prayers, Paul and Susan Barnett
Judy H Hodges
December 14, 2022 at 3:05 pm
A beautiful legacy for a wonderful mother and grandmother to many. God bless all.
Judy Humphreys Hodges
( Lille Mae McGraw Humphreys
Daughter )
Steven Braud
December 14, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you, Cindy, and your family in my thoughts.
Kristin
December 14, 2022 at 5:07 am
Mrs Barbara and her beautiful family will forever leave footprints in the sand on my heart.
Darlene Hood Lott
December 14, 2022 at 3:52 am
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Barbara was such a sweet woman. My prayers are with her family .
Peggy wray
December 14, 2022 at 2:37 am
A beautiful woman who loved everybody she touch the lives of so many people including mine Miss Barbara was always with a smile on her face she
love her grandchildren and great grandchildren just an all around great lady She will surely be missed by meAnd I’m sure many other people fly with the angels Miss Barbara you will be missed
Rosie Moak
December 14, 2022 at 2:22 am
Barbara was such a good friend to me She was a big help with the St. Joseph Altar. Her favorite job was greeting the people and giving them a special bag of cookies.
I enjoyed playing pokino with her for many years.
I will miss you my friend.
Valerie Gould
December 14, 2022 at 1:53 am
Aunt Barbara was a wonderful Aunt to me. I Love Her and I will miss her. I know she’s in heaven now.
Christina Oakes
December 14, 2022 at 12:06 am
Mark, Cindy and Family,
I am so sorry for the passing of your precious Mother, MIL and Grandmother. I pray that God sends His Spirit to give you Peace, Comfort and Rest at this time of grief and in the days to come.
Barbara Dugas Cheney
December 14, 2022 at 12:03 am
Such a special person in so many lives. She touched so many through her work at ICCC. She was always so kind and never met a stranger. My heart and prayers go out to the family. Many special and everlasting memories will help see you through this time.,
Jennifer Rogers
December 14, 2022 at 12:03 am
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms. Barbara. Such a wonderful lady. My thoughts prayers for all of her family.
Clarence Landry
December 14, 2022 at 12:01 am
Delmas, we have been friends for many years and my only regret is that I can’t be with you during the funeral of your Mother. Be assured of my prayers for repose of soul your Mother and solace of your family. You are a good son. Call me in the next few weeks, your friends, Clarence And Cathy.
Wilma vicknair
December 13, 2022 at 11:29 pm
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS RANDY DELMAS MARK AND KATHY. MAY GOD GIVE YALL PEACE AND COMFORT AT THIS DIFFUCULT TIME BARBARA WAS A SWEETHEART.SHE WILL BE MISSED.