Jeneva M. Barber's Obituary
Jeneva Maile (Fraas) Barber, 40 years, of Land O’Lakes, formerly of Bethel Park, PA, went home to the Lord on Christmas Eve December 24, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Jen was born on March 20, 1981 in Hawaii to Randy Fraas, Sr. and Kristine Smith. She grew up in Pittsburgh, where she graduated salutatorian from Bethel Park High School. Jen was an extremely accomplished swimmer winning Pennsylvania State championships in multiple events. She attended the University of Florida where she met the love of her life, James Barber of Land ‘O Lakes. They married on June 16, 2007. Jen was a clinical counselor serving children and families needing therapy for trauma.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Fraas, Sr., Patricia Fraas, Harry Jabo Sr., and Rosemarie Jabo.
She is survived by her loving husband, James, her pride and joy, sons Jimmy, Josh, and Cale, father and mother Randy and Rose Fraas of Bethel Park, PA, brothers Riley of California, Randy (Emily) of Washington, PA, sisters Rosie Fraas Niznik (Ryan) of Pittsburgh, PA and Sandy Marks (Aaron) of Scott Township, PA and sister-in-law of Priscilla Fraas of Washington, PA, father and mother-in-law Bert and Cheryl Barber of Tampa. She is also survived by many sister and brother in-laws, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She had accomplished so much competitively, personally, and professionally, but her greatest joy came from being with her children and husband. She was deeply loved and will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
A visitation for family and friends will be held at Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church on Wednesday 12/29/21 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. A memorial service will be held at the church on Thursday 12/30/21 at 10:00 AM.
Live Stream will be available for those unable to attend in-person. To Live Stream this event, go to:
tampabaypresbyterian.org
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNVwEbY6fn-GXwBbcruYuYg A celebration of life will be held in Summer 2022 in the Pittsburgh area.
We would like to thank all who have been invested in Jen’s life and journey including many who followed her journey in various cancer Facebook groups across the country. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Jeneva Barber Memorial GoFundMe fundraiser benefitting the Barber family at https://gofund.me/fb569e24 or Metavivor a metastatic breast cancer research organization at https://www.metavivor.org
Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, Thonotosassa, FL is in charge of arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at www.sunsetmemorygardens.com
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