Barbara Cecilia Staff, 80, of Bay City passed away August 6, 2025.  She was born November 22, 1944 to the late Michael Henkes and Helen Hahn Henkes.

Barbara received an Associate's Degree from Alvin Community College. She worked as a pre-K teacher and center manager for WSS Tri County Headstart in Bay City and Van Vleck for 32 years.

Her first and foremost love was Jesus. Barbara was a devout Catholic who regularly attended daily mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City. If you asked her to pray for you, rest assured she did so unwaveringly. She was a great listener, amazing storyteller, and gave the best advice.  She was an avid sports fan who cheered faithfully for her BC Black Cats, Houston Astros, and Houston Texans.

Second to Jesus, her family was her greatest love. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, playing games and gathering for meals. She took pride in cooking the individual dishes everyone loved, but especially her banana pudding and apple strudel.

Barbara lived life to the fullest and still exuded her sense of humor until her last day on earth. She saw the goodness in every individual and once you met her you were automatically considered family.

Though, she is no longer with us on this earth, her legacy of love and family tradition will live on.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Louise Force.

Survivors include her husband Anton Staff Jr; daughters Kim Nettles (Robert) and Klarissa Mitchell (Brandon); sons Kevin Staff, Keith Staff (Davina) and Kyle Staff (Talissa); grandchildren Christopher Nettles (Hannah), Cody Nettles (Brooke), Jonathan Staff (Natasha), Ryan Staff (Tisha), Tiffany Frick, Kayla Staff (Nick), Blake Staff (Kellsey), Colton Staff (Briana), Dylan Staff (Alisha), Jordan Staff, Ty Staff, Madison Mitchell, Reid Mitchell, Hunter Staff, and Rylie Staff and 13 great grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Monday, August 11, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church.  A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM followed by Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM with Rev. Stephen Vacek officiating.  Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.  Pallbearers will be Christopher Nettles, Cody Nettles, Jonathan Staff, Ryan Staff, Blake Staff, Colton Staff, Dylan Staff, Jordan Staff, Ty Staff, Reid Mitchell, and Hunter Staff.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara wished to have donations in her name to Holy Cross Catholic School or Church.