Barbara was born March 7, 1949, in Ashburn, Georgia to the late, George and Jannie Mack. Barbara enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. She graduated from Eureka High, class of 68 and retired from Tropical sportswear International, after 25years of service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Mann; mother, Jannie Mack; sisters, Betty Smith and Pamela Edwards; brothers, Randy Edwards and David Edwards; grandson, Hakeem Apata and cousin/sister, Gloria Jones.

She leaves to cherish her memories children, Tracy (Fasasi) Apata, Roslind Mann, Shonda Smith, Ronald (Carla) Smith, Chrissy ( Oscar) Larry, Cory Smith, Ebony Smith and Bryan (Sonya) Mann; grandchildren, Zakia Frost, Tekila Lindsay, Tiffany Thomas, Chandra Smith, Eddie Daniels, Jevel Smith, Sydavia Cole, Eddric Daniels, Rashied Apata, Mykiam Buggs, Demetrius Daniels, Rashad Mitchell, Abdul Apata, Kaienja Smith, Tanae Gunn, India Mitchell, Chloe Smith, Kyson Smith,Bryson Mann; great grandchildren, Londynn Johnson, Skyla Reynolds, Grayson Taylor, Elijah Taylor, Chosen Simmons, Wisdom Simmons, Reign Pena, Onyx Palmore, Dakota Smith, Mykayla Buggs, Eddie Daniels V, Chanel Daniels, Nova Daniels, Delilah Daniels, Harmony Mitchell,Rashad Mitchell Jr., Nehlani Mitchell, Dorian Smith, Charm Smith, brothers, Eddie Mack, Charles Edwards, Willie(Marva) Edwards, Ricky (Angela) Edwards, Larry (Tomeka) Edwards; sisters, Joanne (James) Cole; aunts, Janie Maude (Eugene) Morris and Sylvia (Tommy) Bateman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins to include, Dianne (Carlton) Dowers, Arther Mae Barron; special friend, Kathy Irving; and a host of other family and friends

Calling Hours
Friday, June 9, 2023
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33610

Traditional Funeral Service
Saturday, June 10, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Life In Christ Community Church
9706 N. 26th Street
Tampa, FL 33612
Doves Will Be Released at the Gravesite.

Burial
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Orange Hill Cemetery
4900 East Chelsea Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610