Barbara Underwood Mead's Obituary
Barbara Underwood Mead, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Brooksville, Florida, after lengthy health issues.
She was born March 28, 1945, to the late Mary Lee (Dotson) and Jack Carlton Underwood in Johnson City, Tennessee. She graduated Science Hill High School in 1964 and was a homemaker.
On December 30, 1967, Barbara married Edward Wayne (Ed) Mead who preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 2023.
Barbara is survived by: three daughters, Melissa Lee (Houston) Richardson; Kimberly Dawn Semcho; and Rebecca Lynn Mead (Brian) Tipton; six grandchildren, Madison Kaley Anderson; Thomas, Michael and Christopher Tipton; Brandy Keller; and Crystal Lennon; one great-granddaughter, Violet Tipton; two brothers, Gene Hopson and Jimmy Hopson; and two fur babies, Piper and Gigi.
A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations are requested for local leukemia foundation.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tang and the staff at Florida Cancer Center, Oak Hill Hospital 2nd Floor, South Tower nurses and staff, and Sturgill Hospice Center.
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