Barber - Winona Deen Barber, age 84, of Callahan, Florida passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at Life Care Center of Hilliard in Hilliard, Florida. She was born on May 18, 1939, in Alma, Georgia to the late Alfred and Dessie Deen.  Winona was a longtime resident of Nassau County.  She was a devoted wife to Zane "Jack" Barber, and they shared 48 amazing years together before his passing.  Winona was proud of her career as the Cafeteria Manager at the Nassau County School System where she served for 25 years. She loved her job and loved each and every child that came through her line. Winona enjoyed attending church and was a lifelong member of Callahan Church of God.  More than anything, Winona enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling with her best friends "The Lunch Ladies" for over 20 plus years. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy and could do no wrong. She is going to be greatly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Zane "Jack" Barber; brothers, Buck Deen, Kenny Deen, Larry Deen; sister, Nelda Turner; brother-in-law, Monk Turner; sisters-in-law, Carole Deen, Genetha Deen, Glenda Deen; daughter-in-law, Dinah Barber; and a grandson, Jason Barber.

Winona is survived by her sons, Roy Barber of Jacksonville, FL, Ronnie Barber of Jacksonville, FL and Joey (Ruth) Barber of Callahan, FL; daughters, Cathy (Jimmy) Carter of Callahan, FL, Zana (Keith) Kelley of Jacksonville FL; grandchildren, Katrina Williams, Eddie (Tiffany) Barber, Amy Barber, Heather (John) Ledford, Joseph Barber, Tyler (Destany) Barber, Brandy (Robert) Dew, Jenny (Terry) Nye, Jessica Carter; great grandchildren, Lailah Williams, RJ Barber, Violet Barber, Seth Smith, Jason Dew, Kaleb, Caroline and Annabelle Ledford, James, Ava, Maverick, and Brooklyn Barber, and Carter and Cade Nye; brothers, Donald Deen of Alma, GA, Harold (Annette) Deen, Charles Deen both of Callahan, FL; sister-in- law, Rudell Deen of Jacksonville, FL and Bobbie Dubose of Columbus, GA; a host of nephews, nieces, extended family, and a special friend who was warmly referred to as "favorite daughter", Alzada Harrell.  Special thanks to the loving care takers at The Terrace of Jacksonville and Life Care Center of Hilliard.

A Celebration of Winona's Life will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 10:00 am at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Turner officiating.  Interment will follow at 2 pm at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Alma, Georgia.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Nassau Funeral Home.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.