Barbara G. Jarvis
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, March 30, 2017, Mrs. Barbara Ganaway Jarvis, 75, wife of Dr. John F. Jarvis, whom she married June 1, 1963.
Mrs. Jarvis was a native of East Orange, NJ. She was a member of Hill Baptist Church and a faithful Christian. Mrs. Jarvis had a BA in Special Education from Florida State University in 1963. She taught 2 years at The Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh, NC. Her family was her life and being a mother and grandmother defined who she was. Mrs. Jarvis was incredibly selfless and was always concerned for others well-being. She was very generous.
Family member in addition to her husband include children: Gary Kenneth Jarvis of Lewiston, ME, Jeffrey Kendrick Jarvis of Fair Haven, NJ, Melanie Dawn Hathaway of Sunnyvale, CA and Timothy James Jarvis of Augusta; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and brother: George K. Ganaway, MD of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Jennifer Tara Jarvis.
A memorial service will be Monday, April 3, 2017, 3:00 P.M. at Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Gunter officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hill Baptist Church 2165 Kings Way, Augusta, GA 30904.
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