Barbara Brown Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara Brown (Springfield, Massachusetts), departing on May 20, 2026 at the age of 70. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Brown or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Leach and Anna Gordon; and her sister Jacqueline Leach. She is survived by: her children, Melissa Jones and James Lanier Jr.; her daughter-in-law Francine Lanier of Syracuse; her grandchildren, Kelly Jones Jr., Dr. Kandice Jones, Kaprice Jones, Leroy Giles, Aubri Scott, Quentin Jones, Semaj Lanier and James Lanier III; her great grandchildren, Brelynn, Yorel, Jayce and Rylee; and her siblings, Thomas Gordon, Patricia Lanier and Mazerine Leach.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center (1858 Allen St, Springfield, MA 01118). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
