Barbara O'Hara, age 61, passed away from cancer Sunday, October 7, 2007 at her home in Homeland.
Born on March 30, 1946 in Belle Glade, FL, Mrs. O'Hara has been a longtime Polk County resident. She had worked as a fruit packer for Alturas Packing Company for 15 years. She was a baptist.
She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband of 46 years, Robert L. O'Hara of Homeland, her son, Robert D. O'Hara of Canton, GA, her three daughters; Teresa Ward of Lake Wales, Patricia Trejo, and Autumn O'Hara both of Homeland. She also leaves behind a sister, Carolyn Dunnway of Auburndale, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, 2007 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow. Services for Mrs. O'Hara wil follow Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be given at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com