Barbara Melton Groover passed away on December 31, 2024 with her children by her side. She was born on October 17, 1945 in Lakeland, Florida. She attended Florida State University, and subsequently spent many years cultivating her career and raising her children in Florida. Over 30 years ago, Barbara moved to Madison, Georgia where she was actively involved in the community and developed cherished friendships. She will be dearly remembered for her fondness of organizing celebrations for birthdays, holidays, weekends, or weekdays that were complete with festive outfits and wigs.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy Groover Streelman (Todd), Atlanta, Georgia; son, Julian Groover, Madison, Georgia; and brother, Bill Melton (Marie). She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Landon Groover and Archer and Seamus Streelman.