Barbara Allen (Carpenter) Kuxhousen

February 12, 1929   ~   December 19, 2024

Barbara (Carpenter) Kuxhousen passed away in Sun City, FL in her home on 12/19/24. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, she had been a Sun City FL resident for over 27 years. She will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by her loving husband of 76 years Will Kuxhousen. He was her soul mate and the love of her life and her loving children Linda Miles of Tallahassee, FL and her son William and his wife Vicky Kuxhousen of Oviedo, FL. Also surviving are her grandchildren Adrienne Kuxhousen and her husband Justin, and Timothy Miles and his wife Karol. A grandson Christopher Miles predeceased her. Also a sister Margaret Simkins, a sister Arbustus (Boots) Satterlee and a brother Roy Carpenter predeceased her. Other survivors are her very special nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends.

Barbara retired from Wells Fargo Bank (formerly First Interstate Bank) in South Bend, Indiana after 20 years.

Barbara was a devoted mother and grandmother to all her children and grandchildren. She dearly loved making special gifts for them all each year for the holidays. She cherished every moment spent with them.

Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery in South Bend, Indiana. Sun City Center and Palmer funeral homes are assisting the family with arrangements. Cremation has taken place and keeping with Barb’s wishes there will be no public service. A private interment of ashes will take place at Southlawn Cemetery in South Bend Indiana.

Expressions of sympathy on behalf of Barbara may be offered to the Shriners Hospital for Children.

3/06/2025 djb

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