(Brown), of Clarkston, passed away September 7, 2016 at 78 years of age. Loving wife of the late Robert M. Edwards, Sr.; adored mother of William (Michelle) Edwards, April (Grant) Hayes, Arlene (Vern) Reaume, Sue (Tracy Smith) Edwards, and the late Robert M. Edwards, Jr.; treasured grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of two; sister to Alvin (the late Gaida) Brown, Jr. and Arlene Pascoe (Bob). Barbara was born on February 4, 1938 in Detroit to the late Alvin and Gertrude Brown. Barbara enjoyed art, painting, walking outdoors, and shopping. Her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, were her pride and joy.