Barbara A. Sixt

Barbara A. Sixt Age 76, a longtime resident of Northville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 31, 2016.  She was born October 8, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois; daughter of George and Bess (nee Brenwall) Breien. She was united in marriage to Gary L. Sixt on December 23, 1961; devoted to each other for over 54 years. Barbara received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. She received her Masters Degree in Reading from Eastern Michigan University. While in college she joined Delta Gamma Sorority and was a proud alumnus. Barbara was a Learning Consultant with the Northville Public Schools where she received the prestigious Teacher of the Year Award. She retired in 2005 after 25 years of dedicated service. Barbara was a life member of Northville Mothers' Club and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for over 40 years. She enjoyed playing tennis, bridge, and knitting. She loved to garden and supervise her family while they helped make her garden spectacular. Barbara also loved dogs and liked to cook. Being with her family was the most important part of her life. Barbara is survived by her husband Gary; her children, Holly Brown, Chris (Ann) Sixt, Heather (Jeff) Kuzma, and Cameron Sixt; and her grandchildren Ryan (Kayla) Brown, Paige Brown, Kyle Sixt, Alexandra Sixt, Noah Kuzma, and Gabrielle Kuzma. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Patricia Probe. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 4-8pm. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 4, 2016 at 11:30am with visitation beginning at 10:30am at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville. Pastor Christopher Fairbairn from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated to the Karmanos Cancer Institute, Development Office VEO1FS, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201-9945. Please indicate “In Memory of Barbara Sixt” on the donation.