Barbara Eileen Rodriguez

Barbara Eileen Rodriguez (Ridge/Hartman/Southerland), 83, passed away February 7, 2023. Barbara was born in Chattanooga, TN, and she resided in both Lafayette, GA and Tampa, FL. She retired from Hillsborough County Schools Department of Transportation in 2018 where she loved driving a school bus from 1975– 2003. Barbara was a gifted seamstress and enjoyed photography and gardening.

She was survived by her three sons: Mike Southerland (Rose), Joseph Rodriguez, and David Rodriguez; daughter, Terianna Dixon (Brian); grandsons: Stephen and David Rodriguez and Chase and Reese Dixon; and family members and friends.

Please contact a family member for Celebration of Life information. In lieu of flowers, please support the Alzheimer’s Association.