Barbara Selby

Obituary of Barbara Selby

Life's Journey Of Barbara Selby-Pucci a/k/a "Babs" Barbara Selby-Pucci, affectionately known to family and friends as "Babs" was born May 29, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the first born of six, to the late William and Julia King. She was educated in the New York City school system and graduated from Clara Burton High School, of Brooklyn, NY. Barbara met and married the late Sammie Lee Selby at an early age and of that union four children were born, further down life's road she met and married the late Nicolo Pucci. Barbara loved to laugh, play Bingo and Bowl. She worked for many years as a secretary at Metco Advertising in Westbury, NY. She was the most happiest when she was around family and friends and her biggest joy was the time she spent with her grandchildren. Barbara relocated for many years to the sunny California desert that she loved. Declining health and her desire to be closer to her grandchildren brought her back to the East Coast where she eventually chose to reside at The Spring Hills Assisted Living located in Morristown, New Jersey. Here she met and enjoyed the company of many friends and associates. She often spoke of the fun and laughs that they shared together. Treasured memories will be left to share by her three daughters, Cheryl Selby, Lisa Patterson( Edward) and Angela Selby, one son, Sammie Tyrone Selby, (Rozalyn) six grandchildren, Bianca´ Selby, Travis King, Andre' Selby, Trey Patterson, Brandan Selby and Sydney Patterson, one Great grandson, Jayden King, three sisters, Hannah King-Riddick, (Willie), Diane King and Bertha Williams (Curtis), four sister-in-laws, Rebecca Bryant, Lucinda Davenport, Flonia Davenport (Robert) and Ernestine Selby (John) one uncle, Edward Gibbs and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Babs "You will always be in our heart" Lovingly submitted, The Family
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