Barbara Holt Rand, 78, loving mother of four daughters, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 11th, 2010. Barby was preceded in death by Donald Rand, her devoted husband of fifty-one years. Theirs was a relationship that was a testament of love that was rare and magical to witness. Don and Barby forged a life together that many would envy and all would admire. Barbys surviving family members include daughters Donna (husband Lawson) Owens; Leslie (husband Earley) Carter; Susan (husband Russ Maines) Rand; and Melanie (husband Eric) Beck. She also has nine grandchildren: Andrew and James Owens, Shannon and Sean Lewis, Jonathan Carter, Dominick Rand, and Amber, Elliana, and Sophia Beck. Her great-grandchildren are Dylan and Maddison Dorion. She is also survived by her sister, Alice Ebner. Barby was born seventy-nine years ago today in Nashville, TN. She earned her degree from the University of Tennessee, during which time she met Don at a church picnic and fell in love. Don and Barby got married and began their family together, happily juggling both a Navy career and raising four girls. Barby was someone who enjoyed her life and refused to dwell on the negative. She was adventurous and fun-loving, grabbing every opportunity to try new things. Her endearing personality attracted endless friends; everybody loved Barby! After Don died, Barby moved into Azalea Trace Retirement Community where her bright and happy personality attracted a whole new batch of friends. She got involved and volunteered for all sorts of activities there, and she will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am, Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Bayou Boulevard where both Barby and Don were long-term members. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Covenant Hospice. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to those at Azalea Trace and Covenant Hospice who helped with kind words and gentle care. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.