Barbara Marlow

Barbara (Bass) Marlow, 66, of Columbia, SC passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Barbara was born at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Winnsboro, South Carolina to Dorothy and Charlie Bass of Ridgeway, SC.

Barbara was married for 29 years to the love of her life, Ray Marlow in 1982 until his death in 2011.

Barbara found her work passion for the last 30 years in the convenience store industry managing several different stores with Pitt Stop and Applegreens.  She was a very dedicated and loyal employee and rarely took a day off. She was well respected and loved by her coworkers, customers, and vendors and she loved them all as well.

Her compassion and love for animals was unmatched.  She continually fed and rescued strays and went to great lengths to ensure that they were properly taken care of and had great homes. Her two adopted dogs, Cody and Sandy were loved very much and spoiled immensely.  Her last two feral cat rescues, Mud and Pinky were given a loving home with Barbara and no longer had to wander outside.

Barbara was an avid gardener.  Her flowers and vegetables were catalogue picture worthy.  She shared her gardening tips, flowers that she grew, and vegetable bounties with others. She had a green thumb bigger than the Jolly Green Giant.

Barbara was a Christian and loved God, her family and friends.  She loved life and helped others smile everyday. She was very unselfish and always put others ahead of herself in every way.  She will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her.  Barbara touched many lives in positive ways during her journey here on earth.  She believed in giving people second chances and assisting by giving a "hand up" in life although she did give "hand outs" too.  She could sit just as easily and talk with a homeless person as she could a king. She never looked down on anyone and only looked up to God.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents Dorothy and Charlie Bass, her husband Ray Marlow, and brother Terry Bass. She is survived by one brother : Charles Bass  ( Glenda ), and 4 sisters : Sarah Hilliard, Lillian Smith, Dorothy Rogers ( Norman) , Dinah Hollenbeck and numerous neices and nephews. A special thanks to Barbara's friend Connie Colburn, all of Barbara's coworkers, neighbors Karen and Tom Kurimcak,  and the staff at Prisma Health Richland.

Moseley Funeral & Cremation Service, 914 Meeting Street West Columbia will be assisting the family.  Visitation and the Funeral Services will be held in the Chapel at Moseley.  The Reverend Harry Varn will officiate.  Visitation will be Monday June 17, at 1:00,  followed by Funeral services at 2:00 . Burial will follow at Aimwell Cemetery in Ridgeway SC.

The family is asking that donations be made to Pawmetto Lifeline, an animal protection organization located at 1275 Bower Parkway. Columbia, SC 29212 in lieu of flowers.