Barbara Dee Engel passed away in the evening of December 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 9, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband Edward for 59 years. She was a graduate of Mercyhurst College and received her nursing degree from Quinsigamond Community College. She served as a nurse caring for Alzheimer patients. She is survived by 2 brothers, Bruce and wife Carol Bradley of IL, Jack and wife Roberta Bradley of FL; 4 children, Michael Engel and wife Sue of MA., Paul Engel of TX, Donna and husband Bill Cox of NC, Deborah and husband Kevin Springer of NC; 5 grandchildren, Alexander, Christopher, Matthew, Megan and Madison. A visitation will be held from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Unity Funeral Home, 7730 Boone Road, Houston 77072. Interment will be at a later date in Worcester, MA. In lieu of flowers please make Memorial Donations in Barbara’s name to Houston Methodist Foundation, PO Box 4384, Houston, TX 77210.
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