Barbara Jean Malone

Barbara "Barb" Jean Malone, 83, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully November 1, 2026.

Barbara was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt to her whole family and everyone that knew her. She will be remembered for her kindness, grace, and compassion she held for the people around her.

Before moving to Lorain, Ohio, Barbara started her life in St. Louis, Missouri, where she was born. Barbara grew up to be a smart and excelled woman. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1961, and then later pursued an Associate of Arts degree at LCCC, graduating in 1980. While enrolled at LCCC she made the dean's list every semester. She was a very intelligent woman who used her intelligence to empower herself and others.

Barbara was a homemaker until she realized her passion for teaching. She worked at Headstart for more than twenty years, helping children with special needs get the education they deserved. 

Barbara also loved to read. She has read over two thousand books, and her favorite author has always been Agatha Christie. She also loved to cook and bake. Her family has many of her home-made recipes, and those recipes will live on for generations to come. But more than anything, she loved her big, happy, and beautiful family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter, Yolanda L. Malone; her son, Troy Malone; her mother, Lillie M. Daggs; her father, Howard C. Daggs Sr.; her brothers, Howard C. Daggs and Hiawatha Daggs; her grandmother, Courtney Tucker; her grandfather, Joseph Tucker; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins,

She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Rennell M. Malone, R. Tracey Malone, Tremont L. Malone (Angela), Jason M. James, and William T. Malone (Cherish); her daughter Musett E. Bennett (Anthony); as well as her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11 AM until time of service at 12 noon at House of Praise International Church, 4321 Elyria Ave, Lorain Ohio 44055. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.