Barbara J. Sansbury, 72, of Great Mills, MD died on October 1, 2015 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center in Lexington Park, MD surrounded by her loving family. Born January 31, 1943 in Washington, D.C. she is the daughter of the late Robert E. Lyons and Mary Gough Lyons.

On February 18, 1966 Barbara married her beloved husband, Richard Sansbury in District Heights, MD. Together they celebrated over 47 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in February 2013.

She was employed over 20 years as a dedicated, compassionate, and caring nurse at Civista Hospital in La Plata, MD until her retirement in 2001.

In 2001, she and her husband moved to Florida to enjoy their retirement together. After his death, she returned to Southern Maryland to be with her daughters and grandchildren.

She was an avid reader, a lifetime learner, and a mentor. She enjoyed her daily walks in her Florida community. She was an excellent baker, especially shoo-fly cookies, cream puffs, and pies. However, her greatest love was for her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her daughters, Jean Walls (Lewis) of Milford, DE and Becky Sansbury of Great Mills, MD; her grandchildren, Chelsea Walls, Briana Walls, Matthew Sansbury, Joshua Sansbury, and AJ Walls (Ashley); her great grandchildren, Brielle and Brandon Walls; her brother, Daniel Lyons; her sister, Susan Gantt (Kenneth) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Lyons and James Lyons.

All services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Mid-Atlantic, Inc., 5272 River Rd. Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20816 and Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.