Barbara Ann Ghent

1929 - 2016

Barbara Ann Ghent obituary, 1929-2016

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Demaine Funeral Home - Springfield

5308 Backlick Road

Springfield, Virginia

Barbara Ghent Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 24, 2016.

On October 23, 2016, Beatrice (Barbara) Ann Sakwa Comer Ghent (GG), quietly passed away at her home at the age of 87. Mrs. Ghent was the loving wife of the late Victor H. Ghent; loving and devoted mother of Roy Edward (Candace) Comer III, Blair Hawkins Ghent, Samuel Steven (Tracy) Comer, Mari Lynn Comer and Charles Lee (Terry) Ghent; proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; beloved sister-in-law of Sandra Sakwa; aunt of Samuel Sakwa, Jackie Ehrlich, and Dale Kotler; and "mother" to countless others!

Mrs. Ghent was born in Detroit, MI and moved to Arlington at the age of 12. After her first marriage, she met and fell in love with Victor, and they raised their blended family in Annandale, VA. Mrs. Ghent was the Property Manager for Wedgewood Apartments for 40 years and took care of her "work family" as well as her own.

Friends welcome on Thursday, October 27 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm and Friday, October 28 from 11-1 pm at Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield, VA. A service to celebrate her life will follow on Friday at 1 pm. Interment at National Memorial Park, Falls Church.

Donations may be made in Barbara's memory to the Salvation Army at www.salvationarmyusa.org or the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

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May 22, 2017

sandra sakwa

i have loved her from day one. she not only was my sister-in-law but a sister to me. i will miss her always. love, sandra sakwa her brother sydney passed away on january 14, 2005 and i know he truly loved her too. they were very close. he was my husband, i too have missed him all these years. i have lost two people i truly love with all my heart... sandra sakwa

November 15, 2016

To Barbara's Family,
I'm so sad to hear of Barbara's passing. I knew Barbara in my "previous" life. Barbara was so happy, kind, friendly, caring and sweet. She was a joy to be with and always had a big heart. She was so generous with her heart and spirit. She always sent gifts for the boys at Christmas,so thoughtful. Barbara fully loved her family, her children, grand kids and great grands. She was a friend to many, always thinking of others and I know she was a loyal and devoted employee for Bobud. She was so special in so many ways. She will be missed, but know that she loved you all and was such a special person to so many.

My prayers and best regards.
Hilary Rubin

October 27, 2016

Colleen Hludzinski

You will always be in my heart. I'm going to miss our long conversations, the laughs and all the sorrow we went through together. I'm so proud to have you as my God Mother. Now you are with the ones you loved and no more pain. Love you Aunt Barbara R.I.P.

October 27, 2016

Krystal Alvarez

I was blessed to have known Barbara my whole life & live next door to her for many years. She was part of my family & always will be. She was like a grandma to me & was always there for me. She did so much, for so many. She was a truly a one of a kind woman. RIP Barbara, love you always.

October 25, 2016

Joy Sparks

My condolences to Barb Ghent's family. I worked for her at Wedgewood for a short period. She was a joy to work for. She was kind & very loving, always smiling & very helpful. She will be missed.

October 25, 2016

Donna Cogswell & Family

Barbara, you will always live in our hearts and prayers. I speak on behalf of the Wedgewood Family - thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you did for us at Wedgewood and afterwards...we love you Barbara.

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