Barbara Ann Rockey

Barbara Ann Rockey born January 10, 1950, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Barbara was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Jackson, Michigan in 1968. After two years at Jackson Community College, she continued her education at Central Michigan University, where she earned a degree in Education in 1972.

As teaching opportunities became available, she transitioned from retail management into education, beginning what would become a long and rewarding career teaching business at high school level in the 1980’s. Ultimately retiring from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo.

Barbara was active in the Kalamazoo Area Retired Teachers Association and a member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Barbara is survived by her brother Dennis, sister in law Jan (Sambaer) Rockey, seven nieces and nephews, seven great nieces and nephews, two great-great nieces and nephews, along with numerous loving cousins.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 120 E. Wesley Street in Jackson on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 12:00 Noon with Fr. John Vinton officiating. Private interment will take place at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Jackson.

The family will receive friends at the Church on Saturday, November 21 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church.