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
