Barbara Kirker's Obituary
Barbara E. (Tomao) Kirker (84) of Land O’ Lakes, Fl, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at home on June 7, 2024.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Alton E. Kirker Jr, brother Albert Tomao (Roberta), children Denise Hickey, William Kirker (Kathleen), Patricia Lee (Peter), 7 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, 2 brothers-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Albert (Remigilda-Emma Laurino) Tomao, sisters Jeanette (Tomao) Juday and Victoria (Tomao) Bittenbender, and sisters-in-law Rosemary and Ann (Kirker) Clesas.
Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and friends. Cooking for them, traveling with them, or just visiting. Her enormous personality, caring heart and friendly smile will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A funeral service will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, in South Tampa on June 29, 2024, at 11:00am. A funeral service will also be held at St. Francis of Assisi in South Kingstown, RI on July 20, 2024, at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or planting a tree.
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