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BARBARA ‘BARB’ JEAN SOCIA

Heaven gained a special angel on Sept. 15, 2022. Barbara ‘Barb’ Jean Socia, 74, of Fraser, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 after succumbing to a long and tough battle with cancer.

Barb was born on Sept. 30, 1947 to Bernard and Angeline Smolinski in Posen, Michigan. Growing up in Posen, Michigan Barb attended Posen High School and upon graduation, Barb moved down state to the Detroit Metro area. Her personality and wit along with her determination and drive allowed Barb to work successfully in the retail sales world at many establishments over the years to follow. Barb brought a smile to everyone she met and always had people laughing.

When not working, Barb loved being outside and took great pride working with her flowers and gardening. You could always find her outside doing something or chatting with everyone that walked by. At her home in Fraser, Barb cherished and loved her close relationships with her fellow neighbors who became family and very close friends. There are so many happy and hilarious memories from over the years that will keep Barb’s memory alive with all she touched.

Barb is survived by her brother, Robert (Merilyn) Smolinski of Overgaard, Arizona; sister, Janet Zolnierek of Alpena, Michigan; sister-in-law, Carol Smolinski; her son Brian Socia of Sterling Heights, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Raymond Smolinski.

In lieu of flowers, her family suggests donations to the Karmanos Cancer Institute or American Cancer Society to try to continue to help find a cure and beat this disease. Barb’s smile, charm, generous and loving personality will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life is being planned for Barb for a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at kaul-funeral.com for the Socia family.