Barbara Loy Brewer

Barbara Loy Brewer, 73, of Hartford went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2016.

Barbara was born Sept. 21, 1942, in Nashville, Tenn., to the late Freda Hanson and Robert Jenkins. She moved to Hartford, where she met the love of her life, Shirl Wayne Brewer, and was happily married for 56 years.

Barbara was a homemaker that enjoyed spending time with her family and spreading the word of God. She was a kind and caring person that would do anything for anyone. She loved to teach her children and grandchildren lessons from the Bible and about Jesus. She loved to foster animals that were in need of a loving home. She will always be remembered for her infectious smile that could brighten anyone's day and live by the words, "Never say goodbye. Always say see you later."

Our beloved Barbara, mother, wife and grandmother, is survived by her husband, Shirl Wayne Brewer; children: Sharon Brewer, Teresa (Mark) Banic, Tony (Joanie) Brewer, Lafreda (Ted) Rzeszut and Jeff (Angela) Brewer; grandchildren: Marilyn Mead, Derek Banic, Josh Brewer, Anthony Brewer, Amy Banic, Heather Brewer, Melissa Rzeszut, Zachary Brewer, Kayla Brewer, Jeff Brewer and Andrew Brewer; great-grandchildren: Landen Mead, Kayden Brewer, Daphne Brewer and many nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rita Hanson; and son, Lloyd Brewer.

Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2016, at Keeler Church of God in Keeler, Mich., with funeral services starting at 3 p.m. The Rev. Boyd Saylor will be officiating. Please join the family after services for a luncheon at the church. Burial will take place at Keeler Cemetery in Keeler, Mich. The family requests a private burial service with only immediate family attending. Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.