Barbara D. Klein
August 5, 1942 ~ November 6, 2020
Barbara D. Klein, 78, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home November 6, 2020. Mrs. Klein was born August 5, 1942, in Indianapolis, to the late Garland and Helen (Platt) Bryson. She married Robert Klein on March 18, 1961, and he survives.
Barbara graduated from Warren Central High School and worked for a period of time for Indiana Bell before becoming a stay at home mom while raising her only daughter, Michelle. She went back to work in 1980 at Lazarus, transitioning to Raymond James, but retired to take care of her only granddaughter, Taylor, when she was growing up. A proud homemaker, Barbara meticulously cleaned her home every Monday – top to bottom. The self-proclaimed Home Family Coordinator was an excellent planner and was very organized. Family was most important to Barbara. She never missed one of Taylor’s games or dance recitals. She was also a member of Emmanuel Church in Greenwood. Barbara will be fondly remembered for her loving and selfless manner.
Survivors include her husband of more than 59 years, Bob Klein; daughter, Michelle (Joe) Griffin; granddaughter, Taylor Griffin.
Friends and family will gather on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 5 to 7 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I love and miss you so much mom. You have always been my best friend and this leaves a huge whole in my heart. I so hope you are in peace now.
We never knew a time that Barb didn’t have a smile on her face. She was a proud mom and grandmother who’s pride was worn on her face and the many buttons Taylor provided her for the many things she accomplished. We never knew a sad Barb and know she will be a special light in heaven- making others smile. Our sympathies to Bob, Shelley, Joe, Taylor and all who loved her. Keep smiling! God’s peace to all we love. Jim and Lauri Griffin
Thinking of you in your time of loss. With deepest sympathy,
Barb & Bob married on my 13th birthday. I had met her a few times before their marriage & thoght she was about the prettiest & classiest young lady I’d ever seen. Through the years I was blessed to know she was that same way in her spirit as well. Loved her contagious smile & beautiful laugh. Prayers for comfort for the family. Emmalea Butler Bob’s cousin
I met Barbara when I was around nine years old when my brother Bob brought her up to our vacation cottage at Lake Freeman. Although she was just a teenager, I thought she the most beautiful and put together woman that I would ever meet. After they were married I found out that she had so many more amazing traits. Barb always had a ready smile, a quirky sense of humor and a fierce loyalty to those people who were dear to her. She was a good daughter in law, a good aunt to my two children, a great mother, a great grandmother, and wife. She will always be my favorite sister-in-law.
I have known Barb since high school and will miss her so much! She was a lovely lady with a great smile and many other fine qualities! She was super organized and we use to tease her as in October or early November she would have her Christmas shopping done and wrapped while the rest of us was just beginning! She adored her family and was so close and devoted to them! I am so glad that I was her friend and it made my life better! God bless bob, shelly, taylor and shellys husband and be with you all!
I remember when they married she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen and she was so gentle and kind she made me feel like I was special. Barb and Bob made the perfect couple and lived making people know there was a spirit of love in the world. She will be missed but is now a flower in the garden of heaven where she will rest in His arms in peace forever.
Bob, My condolences to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss and I offer my prayer for strength during this difficult time.
Sent with love and remembrance of your wife, mom and grandma. Jim and Lauri Griffin, Dan and Carol, Chris and Melissa, Matt and Lindsay & families
With deepest sympathy,
The amount of love I have for my grandma is endless. I love you forever Mamah and will miss you until the day I see you again.
Deepest condolences.
With heartfelt condolences,
I had the privilege of working with Barb at Lazarus . She was such a caring person. She would light up the store with her smile and laughter. She was a friend to all and loved her family. I will keep the family in my prayers. Helen Sims