Barbara Sage,  age 70, originally from Lincoln Park, Michigan, passed away early morning April 05, 2020. Preceded in death by her son Joseph Sage, her mother Eleanor Brinkman and her father Gerald Sage. Barbara was survived by her daughter Lori Sage-Leonard, son in law Douglas Leonard. Six grandchildren; Nathan, Ashley and Zachary Ferguson, Stephen, Katelyn and Joseph Sage Jr. Also 4 great grandchildren Jayden and Josiah Ferguson, Marshal and Ronin Sage.

Barbara started her life in 1950. She was loved by all who met her and had many friends. Barbara was a true survivor.  She was diagnosed with lung cancer and met it full force and beat it. She was a true fighter. She loved to do wall puzzles and play her Granny Game online. A private memorial to celebrate her life with a balloon release is scheduled for her and her son Joseph in the upcoming Spring.

Please sign guestbook & share a memory @ www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com.

Barbara daughter Lori has written and would like to share the following for her mother.

5 minutes  ....by: Lori Sage-Leonard

If only I had 5 more minutes, the day you passed away,

I would have had time to tell you,

All the things I needed to say.

My fear of losing you kept me at bay.

The last time I talked to you, I wished I woulda known.

I would have said more love you's, and kept you on the phone.

If I had only 5 more minutes, the day you passed away,

I'd hold on to you with real tight hugs,

And pushed my fear away,

I would tell you that I'll miss you,

More than you will ever know!

Now God has called upon you. And it's time to get your wings.

To leave this life behind you and enjoy all Heaven's beautiful things.

I can see you now with Gran and Joey, happy and reunited.

So, wait for me Mom in Heaven,

Don't let me come alone.

The day the angels come for me,

Please be there to bring me HOME!

Lori Sage-Leonard