Barbara Jean Holbrook

Barbara Jean Holbrook, daughter of Clinton and Mary Woolson (Sweet) and William Sweet went to be with the Lord on January 31,2020.

She is survived by her four children; Bonnie (Tom) Finnerty, John M (Debbie) Holbrook, Chadwick Holbrook, Kathleen (Stacy) Cooper, her dear friend George Heitzman, sister-in-law Bette Woolson, her beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents, sister Gladys Fox and step sister Wilma Currier, brothers Clinton Woolson, Robert Woolson, step brother Rex Woolson and Walter Woolson and infant grandson John M. Holbrook, Jr.

Her life story was truly a celebration of her love for her Lord Jesus Christ, her commitment to His work and service to others. She was a prayer warrior in the truest sense. She loved being a nurse at St. Luke’s and Benjamin Rush, serving as church secretary and caring for her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren above all things.

Calling Hours will be Monday February 3rd from 5-7pm with a Funeral Service to follow at 7pm at Summerville Funeral Home.

Donations may be made in her honor to Morningstar Residential Care Staff Fund c/o Bonnie Finnerty PO Box 136, Pulaski, NY 13142. A burial ceremony and celebration of Barbara’s life will be held on May 30, 2020

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