Barbara Marguerite Sposito

Sposito, Barbara Marguerite

Peacefully passed on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at age 83, surrounded by her loving family.  Barb was born in Jackson, MI on January 29, 1939.

She was the fourth of five children born to Donald and Kathryn Seitz. Barb Graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. She worked at Consumers Energy in Jackson after High School.

Barb married the love of her life, Jerry, in 1959. The first night she met Jerry, Barb went home and told her mother that she had met the man she was going to marry. In 1960, they were blessed with their daughter, Vicky. They shared 42 happy years together.

In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Barb was a gifted artist and crafter. She was part owner of Bar Mar Ceramics and loved to share her gifts by teaching others. Barb spent many years creating and making a wide variety of wonderful items to offer to the public at the local craft shows. Her booth was always busy, and she loved meeting and chatting with all the people.

Barb loved to play Euchre and was always up for a game. She was lucky and skillful and won most of the time. She enjoyed weekend bus trips with friends to different casinos, where she liked to try her luck at the slots. Barb loved going to movies, watching the Tiger games, and Lumen Christi Football. She loved spending time with family and friends, especially her Monday night dinners with "Noey".

Barb was grounded in her faith. A devout Catholic, and lifelong member of Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Parish. She had an unwavering belief in God that brought her both comfort and confidence.

Barb joins her loving husband Jerry, and beloved daughter Vicky in Heaven. Also preceding her in death are her parents Don and Kathryn Seitz, her sister Beth Seitz, her brother-in-law Bill Rumler, her nephew John Reilly, and her nephew Donnie Ray Seitz. She is survived by her Grandson Cameron Moats. Her son-in-law Terry Moats, Her three siblings, Mary Kay (Ed) Reilly, Donald (Norma) Seitz, and Sandra Rumler. Twelve nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews.

Barb was loved by all who met her. Her Joy was contagious. She had a generous spirit and the kindest heart. She will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know her. She will be especially missed by the Rumler Family, who were blessed to be a big part of her daily life. Her Sister Sandy and her family, Todd (Noelle) Rumler, Noelle Malatestinic, Michelle Colucci, and Nikki and Ron Devers. Barb lives on in the wonderful memories that she gave everyone.

Mrs. Sposito is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where a Prayer Service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church with Father Timothy MacDonald officiating. Interment will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Sunday, September 11 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.

Contributions to the Leukemia Society would be appreciated.

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