Ida May Barrow

November 20, 1939 - September 9, 2012

The “tell it like it is”, the “feisty” Ida M. Barrow, of Gloucester City, age 72, has joined all of her loved ones waiting for her. Predeceased by her parents Clem and Mary Barrow, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, step-sons Walter and Mike Barkowsky, grandchildren Michelle Mazzagatti and Ryan Baldwin. Survived by her children Connie Knopka Mike, Ed Baldwin, Kimberly Vandergrift Belin, John Davidson and step-sons Ron Barkowsky Wendy and Wayne Barkowsky. Also her sisters Argyll Barrow and Margaret Paul Coulter. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way, 1 great-great-grandchild with 1 on the way and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Ida M. Barrow was the best Mom-Mom a grandchild could have. She is forever in our hearts and will live in all of us forever, so its not goodbye it’s see you soon, love you always and forever, Pooh Bear.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Friday 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. Funeral Service 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ida’s memory to the family or Lighthouse Hospice, 1040 N. King’s Highway, Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com

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I miss you more than words can express mom mom next couple days is going to be hard for all of us it's going to be a year that You have been gone it feels like a life time more mom mom I love you you aren't forgotten never will be the love Yu passed on to all of us lives in us forever and we pass that love on to others so you are still here with us thank you mom mom

I am so sorry about the loss of Ida May. I first met her when I was 15 and she was 19. At first I didn't know what to think, yes, she was very feisty. But we became very close friends right on up until I got married when I was almost 20. I was at her house in Camden all the time. I have so many fond memories. I tried finding her over the years and couldn't. Last time I saw her was on Atlantic Ave in Magnolia. Ida rest in peace hun. You will be forever in my heart. My prayers go out to her family

Mom We just want to sent you all our love as we wish you where here so we could have your cheesecake for your Birthday. May you be having many dances with all our loved ones who left us to soon also. And now that you are out of pain and lungs are good, take a DEEP breath cause 73 candles are what you need to blow out in one blast!!!! Just wish it was here with us but I know we will so be hugging and kissing when we see each other again.... Love always Princess

Thinking of and missing Ida so much. Wanted to call her for her birthday today and so very sad when I remembered it was not possible. HAppy Birthday Ida may

Thanks Georgette for remembering Mom. It certainly means alot to all of us. Love Connie, Ed, & Kim

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hi connie its kristen from next door i am so sorry , i miss my porch buddy, i was not told that she passed i talked to her a few days before she came to your house and she was going to call with the address and phone number when she got there i would have been at the service I loved her soooo much and miss her terribly, she was one of my best friends i have ever had. I am sorry i was not there i hope she understands, i left numerous messages between late August and November 15 when Ed finally answered the phone and told me. I did not forget about her i was so worried I wish I could have seen her one last time , I am truly lost without my Ida. Hope all the family is well and getting through this.

Georgette my email is kristenpickelmorrisavonrep@yahoo.com write me we can talk about our best friend

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This is hard. i still cant believe u finally grew ur wings and flew to heaven up above. Its been a year now n it feels like jus yesterday i saw u. I still hear ur loud voice ur laugh ur touch n ur heart beat. Ida may barrow ur soul lives forever with me. I wish this didnt happen bt i realize ur out of pain n u had to shine ur light on our family up above. Words cant explain how i feel or how all of us feels. I kno ur probably saying i want everybody to b strong bt how can we wen we lost the most strongest lady we knew n loved. So i wanna take this day September 9th to celebrate the most strongeat n beautiful lady Ida May Barrow. Shine bright my beautiful green butterfly. I love u n miss u to infinity n beyond. Hugs n kisses.. xoxoxoxo Your giggle bear

Mother, I’ve never been able to keep my mouth shut, and just listen to your advise, but because of you Mom, I know what love is, and I thank you, for getting that through my stubborn head. Rest in peace Mother, knowing that your message of Love, and trust in God got through, and I will try my best to follow your foot steps, and lead by example. LOVE YA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!HUGS AND KISSES TO YOU AND ALL OUR LOVED ONES WITH YOU!!!! YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS!!!!!!!!! LOVE YA YOUR KITTEN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the BEST MOTHER-in-LAW a guy could ever have. THANK for all the memories! LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS. YOUR FAVORITE SON-in-LAW Belin(Bill)

Mom, I have so much to say I can’t believe you’ve gone away. There’s a huge whole in my heart… really where do I start. I’ll never see you smile, hear your jokes, or share hugs, and kisses with you again. They say time heals the heart, but I am still missing you each and everyday, my love for you will never go away. I will always remember to follow the eHaxamples you gave…( love unconditionally) and the path you paved. You taught me well, Dear Mother, and all I needed to know, was that you were happy, just seeing my love show. So feisty, caring, and happy with just a phone call, an extravagantly loving women not materialistic at all, everyone who knew the real Ida May, loved you so much in everyway, a beautiful person, and Mother truly unique like no other. I will miss hearing “ Can you pick me up a dozen cinnamon bagels, and cream cheese… maybe a cherry cheese cake, and don’t forget my special rolls PLEASE!” HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!! HUGS AND KISSES!!!! YOUR KITTEN

I LOVE YOU MOM MOM... I MISS YOU SO MUCH... I CRY KNOWING I AM GOING TO MISS BIRTHDAYS AND HOLIDAYS WITH YOU... I CRY KNOWING IM NOT GOING TO HER YOUR VOICE ON THE PHONE SAYING I LOVE YOU POOH BEAR BE SAFE... BUT IM GREATFUL THAT WE HAD AS MUCH TIMES AS WE DID WITH YOU... SO MOM MOM I WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU ARE MISSED AND WILL DEFINITELY NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN YOU LIVE IN ALL OUR HEARTS FOREVER LOVE POOH BEAR...

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Thank you Aunt Ida for taking the time to get to know me. You are going to be missed,one of the best a family member could ask for. I am so glad Millie Ann got us together. You be forever in my heart.

Connie and Mike and Family Im sorry for your loss you will be in my heart and prayers. Your Mom will be your special Angel She is in Haven with God She will always be in your heart.

Connie & family, I am so sorry for your loss, Gram was an amazing woman, and shes with some great company up there!! My sympathies to the entire family.

SORRY for your loss aunt ida was a great person she will be missed she now joins all of our angels and watches over us

So this is really.. Wow... well I love you mom mom... You are such an amazing women I admired you so much... You helped me get through alot of really tough times.. Now your gone I'm so lost what am I going to do with out my mom mom.. You were more than just my mom mom... You will always hold that special place in my heart... Mom mom this isn't goodbye I refuse to... It's I will see you later.. I will be thinking of you everytime I see a butterfly.. So fly proud and beautiful mom mom... I love you with every single beat of my heart.. I will miss you sooo much mom mom soo much...

Gmom i no god took u from us and now my world is crushed i dont know wat 2 do cause i feel so empty and lost without you and when i close my eyes 2 say a prayer or grace i still see your smiley face i know your in a better place now but the thought of you not being here,WOW it doesnt seem real or true that god took you well you know wat 2 do continue 2 be you up above nd giv ryan michelle uncle joe pop pop pepop aunt edna aunt mary uncle mike uncle walt cousin john pop and any1 im missing my love and please do a favor 4 me come see me in my dreams please granny dont forget about me you'll always be remembered and never forgotten well until next time gmom miss u luv u love b-doll,berly ,care bear mmmmmuuuuaashhhzzzzz xoxoxoxoxo

Connie, Kim, Eddie and your families, I am so sorry for your loss and I am holding you close in my heart and prayers. Aunt Ida, I know you had to go, but I will miss you very much. I love you and the way you always had time for everyone in our huge family. I knew I could always call you anytime and you would be happy to talk or listen. Your family is blessed to have had you for 72 years and you will always be remembered with much love. Damien and I love you and will miss you!

Dear Ida, We will all miss you. Have a wonderful reunion in Heaven with your loved ones who have gone before. Watch over your children here, and let them know you are close. Love, Pat and George.

Connie, Mike and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have some fond memories of your Mom. She was a great person and told us all like it was. I will never forget her. Remember all the good times even though it's hard. She is with the angels now. Having a blast with everyone she has missed. Love you guys so much, I wish I were not so far away I would be there.

Where do i even begin aunt ida yu were truely an amazing woman and i am very blessed to call you my aunt you have taught me alot of things i love you and we all are going to miss yu dearly

I love u mom mom.! U were the best grandmom a child can have. You taught us that nothing in life is more important then family. You also taught us that we have to be strong in order to make it through life. I know your in a better place bt I'm not letting go. Spread those big beautiful wings n fly with me. I'm going to miss your hugs n kisses. I love u mom mom.! Always n forever. Gone but never forgotten. Your my green butterfly. Love always n forever giggle bear

i love you ida and will always remember our porch days, i miss you my other mother, more than you will ever know

Our deepest sypmathy is with all of you. We have losta dear friend.We all had so many good times together ,especially when we shared a rental housein wildwood and partied all night. Love ,Roie, Jackie,Betty, and familes

Connie-My condolences to you and the family....Mom-Mom was a great Spades partner!!!! Fun times that I will never forget.

Connie,Kim,Ed and family. So sorry for your loss. Ida I can not beleive your gone, I will so miss our daily phone calls and will always remember our daily trip to DEL to buy cigs. Your forever in my thoughts and always in my heart. WALLLMARRRTTT

Luv you Aunt Ida & please give my sister, Dad & amazing olderthen umother a BIG kiss from me & a Huge hug from my 4 girls. RIP

Connie,Kim,Eddie & family my thoughts & prayers are with you & your families. I always will remember your mother with her beautiful smile & loud but honest way. She always seemed to be having fun! My mother & her always joked about who was older & until I saw your mothers birth date I never really knew who was older & now they share the same day of passing I guess so they have nothing to argue about in heaven. Hugs Luv, Doreen & family

We regret that we cannot be with you today but please know that we wish you and your families peace and fond memories. From all my family, especially Lory and I, to you and yours we offer our deepest condolences. We have decades of fond memories of Ida May and will miss her.

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Oh Aunt Ida I am so sorry I missed your last coherent days.... I thought I was going to get to visit with you but you were already gone! I brought some of my Mother's Philodendron with me to pass on to your beautiful daughter Connie. I just know my Mother was there to greet you & wanted you to let her know I still have it alive & healthy & happy & how much I still miss her to this day!!! Wanted to tell you just the way I kept my Mother's Philodendron alive your children would now keep it alive in your honor. You will live in our hearts forever dahling & this Philodendron will be a symbol of your new life in Heaven!! Happy & Healthy & without disease!! So you Girls Dance it up up there & I will see you again!! I love you Aunt Ida and I will miss your BIG Beautiful mouth!! Say Hello to Aunt Edna & Sex for me...Give my Mother a big fat Kiss .. Ooh and try not to tear the place up too much up there!! I love You!! "Sexy"

you are in a better place now .rest in peace. be up there soon to see you. cousin dutch mackey

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