Barbara Deloris Green Aaron embraced the universe with her presence on December 15, 1930. Oh, what a mighty presence it was! She was born in Marshall, Texas, to the parents of Isom Green and Francis Caveness Green; the eleventh child of thirteen, all of whom preceded her in death. A visitation will take place at Downs Funeral Home, in Marshall, Texas, from 6-8pm, Friday, October 3, 2014. The Funeral will take place at 12pm, Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. John's Baptist Church in Marshall, Texas. She was an awesome blessing to her family. Ms. Aaron was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. At an early age she joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until her death. Barbara attended the Rosenwald school; 1 of 3200 founded by executives of Sears Robuck to educate blacks throughout the south. In 10th grade, she was crowned Miss Rosenwald. Barbara was active in her children's education and sports activities, and served as Vice President and Secretary of the Booker T. Washington Elementary P.T.A. Her hobbies included singing, watching sports on T.V., particularly her beloved Dallas Cowboys, playing basketball and working in the yard. Barbara loved the color blue. "Precious Lord" and "Guide Me Over My Great Jehovah" were two of her favorite songs. Pslams 23 and 121 were her favorite scriptures. Upon her passing on September 25th, 2014, she leaves to cherish her precious memory her husband, Paul Aaron Jr; six sons, Melvin (Dallas, Texas), Donald (Houston, Texas), David (deceased), Paul (Marshall, Texas), Winston (New Orleans, Louisiana), Kenneth (Lancaster, Texas); five beautiful daughters, Betty (The Woodlands, Texas), Belinda (Marshall, Texas), Pamela (Tulsa, Oklahoma), Sandra (deceased), Carol (Pearland, Texas); Twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two daughter in-laws, two son in-laws, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.