Barbara E Whitfield Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara E Whitfield (Chicago, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 13, 2025 at the age of 79. Barbara touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her sister Anne; her husband Robert; her father George N. Leighton; her son John (K. Giddings); her grandchildren, Archer Whitfield and Zadie Giddings; her close friends, Dianne Glenn and Kim Davis; Tisha, Matt and Drew. She was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations in Barbara's memory may be made to Howard University or to Doctors Without Borders.