Obituary of Anabelle Barlow

Anabelle Barlow, 56 of Valrico, Florida, formerly of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, she lived in Toms River for 34 years where she was a communicant of St. Justin's Catholic Church before moving to Florida 5 years ago. Anabelle was a stay-at-home mother who took wonderful care of her family. She also devoted 36 years of her life as a childcare provider for over 25 children. Her love for children was unconditional and she was a beacon of light to all of them. She left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Anabelle was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, daughter, mema, sister, aunt and friend who will be forever in our hearts. Anabelle is survived by her husband, Robert Barlow of 37 years; two daughters, Nicole Barlow-Griffin and Alicia Barkaszi; two sons in law, Jeffrey Griffin and Justin Barkaszi; her mother Ana Rosa Otero; two sisters Ada Otero and Gloria Rhame; four grandchildren, Alexa, Briana, Chase, and Justin; and sixteen nieces and nephews. A service will be held in her honor at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Avenue, Toms River on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 5 pm with a funeral service at 4:30 pm. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.kedzfuneralhome.com