Barbara C. Burrows

Chili: Friday, December 23, 2022 at age 82. Predeceased by her brother, Bruce Collins; and son-in-law, Kirk Reber. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Lawrence; children, Susan Reber, Karen (Chris) Shadders, Larry (Tammy) and Bill (Nicole); grandchildren, Carson, Ben, Alex, and Lydia Reber, Mike, Jacob, Tyler and Josh Shadders, Abby (Lucas) Galbier, Gregory, Natalie and Theo Burrows; brother, Barry (Judy) Collins; sister-in-law, Karen Collins; brother-in-law, Robert (Anita) Burrows; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Born in Rochester, NY on August 10, 1940, to Francis X. and Marion Collins, Barbara grew up in Irondequoit with her two brothers and graduated from West Irondequoit High School. From there she went on to Buffalo State, earned her nursing degree and began work at Rochester General Hospital as an RN. Soon after earning her nursing degree, Barb met the man who would become her husband, the love of her life, Lawrence I. Burrows. Barb & Larry shared a very happy life together for 60 years. Throughout her life, Barb was never one to be idle. She excelled at most sports she tried, though her favorites throughout her life were golfing and bowling. She was also an avid reader, always learning and even going back to school to earn her master’s degree in English Literature at 62 years old. Barb had numerous irons in the fire at all times; involved in the lives of her family, her church, and her community, but first and most important in her life was her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Barb’s heart was to spread the love of Christ through service to others in whatever ways were needed. Everything she did was focused on giving back, whether it was through teaching Sunday School, leading a Girl Scout Troup, participating in Garden Club, teaching in Community Bible Study, acting as a Wedding Planner, making beautiful birthday, anniversary and wedding cakes or designing exquisite floral arrangements to lift a friend’s spirits. She was always quick to put her own needs aside to serve someone else. It’s what filled her heart! Later in life, Barb also found much joy working part-time in the Produce department at the Chili-Paul Wegmans. For over 20 years, Barb loved talking with the customers who came in. She spent hours researching the products she was sampling to offer nutrition tips and insights into how customers could best enjoy the products being featured. Barb’s life was a testimony of how to live well. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt, an amazing mother and grandmother, a faithful wife, and a devoted friend to so many. She will be greatly missed but, her family and friends know that her heart is completely full and overjoyed to now be at home in heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Family and friends may call Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Pearce Memorial Free Methodist Church, 4322 Buffalo Rd. N. Chili, NY 14514 from 1-2pm. Her Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's Home. Private interment.

Barbara C. Burrows

August 10, 1940 - December 23, 2022