Obituary: Barbara Jane Boast

Barbara Jane Boast, age 75, passed away on Dec. 14, 2016, at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital with her family by her side.

She was born Sept. 6, 1941, in Miami, Florida, daughter of Darrell Myers and Evelyn Warnke. She was raised by her mother, Evelyn, and stepfather, William Sidgmore. She was a lifelong Florida resident, having lived in Miami, Leesburg, West Palm Beach, Montverde and Winter Garden. 

She worked as a schoolteacher, Children’s Shelter director and Chick-fil-A kitchen manager until she retired.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Edward Boast Jr. Surviving are her son, Marshall (Sidge) Boast, and wife, Jeane; her grandsons, Jordan, Bryson and Camden, Winter Garden; brother, Steven Myers, and wife, Bertha, Ocala; and stepsister, Sharon Fairbanks.

Jane’s passions were quilting, Bible Study and family. She was very active in her church and loved teaching Sunday School. She blessed many with her quilts and gifts. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations, in memory of Barbara Jane Boast, to Foundation Academy of Winter Garden, 15304 Tilden Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Montverde, 17409 Eighth St., Montverde, Florida, 34756, with the family receiving friends following the service. There will be a reception following at the church.

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