Jessica, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God grants you and your family peace during this time.

—Stephanie Green, Magnolia, Texas

I always thought of Barbara as lacea€"delicate, understated, yes, but also tough, strong, enduring. I loved her. In fact, it's Barbara who first interviewed me in 1990 when I'd just finished up a Master's degree and who invited me to join the University of Houston-Downtown English Department as an adjunct faculty member. I admired her interviewing style: so kind, generous, genuinely interested in what I had to say. She made mea€"one who'd always been so very shya€"comfortable enough to want to speak, to be able to. That first kindness proved to be exactly who she was, in all situations, always. She was a woman of grace. I will always be grateful for her presence in my life. My heartfelt condolences to each of youa€"her beloved husband, children, and grandchildren who must be so deeply bereft. Take good care.

—Robin Davidson, Houston, TX

I would like to express my deepest sorrow for the lost of your dear loved one. The Bible offers words of comfort. (John 5: 28 & 29, Acts 24:15) I hope this message will be a source of comfort to you. If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of Jehovah's Witnesses or log on to our website at JW.org. Sincerely yours, JW

—JW, Houston , Tx

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May God give you peace and comfort in your grief. Sincerely, Glynis

—Glynis Fletcher, Houston, TX

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Jessica and your family love you . Joyce and Ronnie

—Joyce & Ronnie Eyman, Housron, TX

Barbara was also known for her wonderful weaving abilities. Back in the mid-1970's, after a few lessons on the frame loom with Phyllis Tucker, Phyllis refused to teach me and said I must call Barbara Bartholomew for private floor loom weaving lessons. She was very accommodating working between her university teaching and my living out on FM 1960 near I-45 and my travels. After about 4-5 sessions Barbara contacted Margaret Sheppard and said "what do I do with her? She has gone through my lessons." Margaret said "Give her this overshot draft, my yarn for 20/2 warp, and if she can accomplish this she will be able to do what ever she wants in weaving". She was a fantastic instructor, patient, and willing to go in to depths to answer my many questions. She was my beginning. And today I am still weaving what ever I want to tackle. Read all you can about a technique, learn the rules, and then go for it, knowingly breaking rules if you decide you can. Barbara gave me a wonderful insight into to weaving and was a great person. Thank you Barbara. Then many years later when I was at a CHT Convention in San Antonio, she came in and looked me up. My this time we had left Houston, left Hobbs, NM, left Tulsa, OK and where living 7 months in Mosier, OR and 5 months in Creede, CO. We had a wonderful reunion. I will greatly miss and still long remember Barbara for the rest of my life. I send the family my deepest sympathies and do hope that your memories of your mother can bring you as much joy as mine do. I hope it helps to know that others still think of her and think of her long after their lives separated. God be with you, Dottie Smith

—Dottie Smith, Mosier, OR and , Creede.CO

My sincere condolence at this time and always to Jessica Scheller and family. May you find peace in your heart as the time passes. Love you, Jessica and take care.... Always, Carmen Santiago.

—Carmen M. Santiago, Spring, TX

Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers will be with you Jessica and your family. Your mom sounds like a very special lady. Blessings to her memory. BW

—Brach & Jean Waldo, Houston, TX

I'm thinking of you and your family in this difficult time, Jessica. Warmest thoughts and sympathy--

—Jamie Camp, Spring, TX

Barbara was a loving, gentle soul who served as leader and surrogate mother to a bunch of college students in the mid 1970s. Even now, 41 years after I last saw her or spoke with her, I think of her and those times fairly often, and always with deep affection. My heartfelt sympathies and warmest thoughts to Bart, Andi, and Jess. I wish I could be there to help celebrate her life.

—Gary Oehlert, Lauderdale, MN

Jessica, I am praying for you and your family. I will always cherish the kind and friendly smile your mother gave to us when she visited at Anderson during our Montessori days. She has left a beautiful legacy. Toni Kelly Livingston

—Toni Kelly Livingston, Houston, TX