Ms. Barbara Jean Dear

Barbara Jean Dear was born on May 29, 1961, in Jackson, MS, to Lula Mae Alexander and Otis Dear. She transitioned to eternal rest at St. Dominic Hospital on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Barbara, affectionally known as "Bobbie" and lovingly nicknamed "Big B" was educated in the Pearl Public School District. Barbara accepted Christ at an early age at Oak Grove M.B. Church. She attended services until her health declined. Barbara loved spending time with her family. She was a loving and nurturing childcare provider for many people. Her time was spent enriching the lives of children for family and friends. Her willingness and ability to assist people who needed her to watch their children allowed many people to enjoy activities, attend school, look for work, or continue working to improve their lives. She was not just a babysitter - she helped to make dreams come true for others by providing safe, loving, and tender care for their children so they could achieve their goals. She loved to dance and loved the glow of disco lights. She was one of a kind on the dance floor! Barbara was known for chewing gum, and she loved to blow bubbles, so much that it could have been a sporting event. The bigger the bubble, the better it was to pop! Barbara was preceded in death by mother, Lula Mae Alexander; daughter, Latasha Dear; sisters, Rosemarie Hobson, Tracey Washington, and Vanessa Alexander; and brother, Carl Dear. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, father, Otis Dear; daughters, Chandra Dear, and Nikki Dear (Pearl, MS); Grandchildren, Cachaun Dear, Joshua Perkins, Tytanna Dear, Sasha Snell, and Oscar Stewart Jr. Sisters, Rosemary (Robert) Johnson (Arlington, TX), Pearlie Smith (Clinton, MS), Marie Coleman (Hammond, LA), Eldria Dear Jackson, MS), Nanetta Lynn (McKinney, Texas) Brothers, Jeffery Jenkins, Clifton Dear, Mizhael Dear, Edmond (Schana) Jenkins, (läckson, MS), Otis (Sandra) Jenkins (Detroit, MI), and Sammy Lynn (Tulsa, Oklahoma); Brother-in-law, Greg Williams; aunt, Mary Alexander; uncle, John C. Stamps; Barbara will be missed by John "Meco", Lamarcus "Fatty", and William "Pee Wee, who shared a close family bond with her; she will be also be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ms. Barbara Jean Dear

May 29, 1961 - July 21, 2023