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Mrs. Barbara E. Lord

By Joshua Smith

Batavia - Barbara E. Lord, age 73, of Batavia, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born May 17, 1946 in North Tonawanda, a daughter of the late Craig Eugene Ferringer and  Eleanor J. Buckley Ferringer.

An auto racing enthusiast, she cheered for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jeff Gordon. She enjoyed watching football and hockey and was a fan of the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Sabres. She loved to cook and crochet afghans, knitting numerous for her family. Above all else, she cherished her time with her family.

Her husband, Frank E. Lord, Jr., passed away on October 24, 2009.

Sher is survived by her children; Frank E. Lord, Jr. of Batavia, Paula (Steven) Kingdollar of Batavia and Fred (Tia) Lord of Fort Meyers, Florida; seven grandchildren, Chris (Kirrin) Cook of Lockport, Frank Ryan Lord of Buffalo, Brandon Kingdollar of Batavia, Nicholas (Natasha) Lord of Hamburg, Kayla Kingdollar of Batavia, Brianna Ball of Elba and Jessee Ray Lord of Batavia; her sister, Hazel (late Bobby) Penders of Batavia; a brother-in-law, Paul (Patty) Lord of LeRoy; two sisters-in-law, Mary (Dave) Pedone of Cheektowaga and Janette (Phil, Jr.) Vigneri of Elba; several nieces and nephews including Alicca (Drew) Hudson of Charlotte, North Carolina and Phil (Brttany Emery) Vigneri, III of Batavia.

She is predeceased by her sister, Dorothy (late David) Hopkins of Attica; her brother-in-law, Fred Lord of Perry and her sister-in-law, Joann Myers of Michigan.

Friends may call from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Monday at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia where services will immediately follow visitation. She will be laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barbara's memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

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