Obituaries

Barbara Jean Bays

Barbara Jean Bays of Deltona, FL, formerly of La Porte, IN, passed away September 16, 2026, in DeBary, FL, at the age of 79.

 

She was born Octobber 29, 1946, in Michigan City, IN, to Ruthie and Floyd Tracy. On April 3, 1965, she married Buck Lee Bays in Michigan City, Indiana.

 

Together they had 5 boys. Bucky (Tracy) of La Porte, Scott, Randy, Shane and Shawn all of Florida. They had 5 grand children and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

They loved to travel, eat, and shop.

 

There will be no service per her wishes was to be cremated.

 

She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband of 50 years, Buck, and 1 one grandson Ryan.

 

Condolences and/or contributions can be sent to Altman Crematory & Funeral Home, 145 S. US HWY 17-92, in DeBary, Florida, C/O Bucky and/or Shawn Bays.

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