Barbara Olive Carlos, 83 of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away September 20, 2020 in Clinton Township, Michigan.

Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Olive Wood on September 26, 1936. She attended Pershing High School in Detroit. As a single mom with 4 children at home, she started pursuing her teaching degree at Michigan State University, where she graduated with her Bachelor's of Science in 1971. She spent her teaching career in Mount Clemens Public Schools, where she taught elementary school, including the Gifted and Magnet Program. She retired in 1993. During that time she obtained her Master's and Specialist Degree. She was active in the variety shows benefiting L'Anse Cruese Public Schools. Through those shows she made many lifelong friends whose friendship continued to this day. They created the "Show on the Go" Camping Group and spent many summers camping, laughing and singing by the campfire.

She married the love of her life, Wesley "Pete" Carlos, October 10, 1981. She became step mother to his children, Robin (Jim) Goike, Autumn (Joe) Martinez, Dawn (Tom) Kling, the late Lark (Bud) Gerling and Duke (Karen) Carlos, and grandmother and great grandmother to their children. Together they enjoyed working at the Fairchild Farm, raising chickens, ducks and turkeys, gardening and working in the orchard. Barbara loved spending time with her dog, Cash, gardening, playing golf, baking, including her famous apple pies, playing the piano, knitting, watching movies and traveling.

She is survived by her children, James (Larra) Hoffman, John (Shirley) Hoffman, Michael (Bonnie) Hoffman and Rebecca (Glenn Zampaglione) Messerli; step children, Michael (Rhonda) Trainer, Kate (Bob) Trainer; grandchildren Rheanna, Erica (Toby), Janelle (Nick), Erin (David), Brian (Celest), Robert, John, Holly (Tommy), Heather, Wesley; great grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Daniel, Izabella, Evelyn, Calder, Colton, Jax, Aisley, Elliot, Grace, Hayden, Lily, Layla, Bentley; sister, Harriet Young, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley "Pete" Carlos; parents, Charles and Olive Wood; brother, David Wood; sister, Isabel Hamilton; grandson, Travis Hoffman; step sons, Mark Trainer and Bo Trainer.

Visiting hours are 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 10 visitors at a time will be allowed in the room, face masks must be worn (mouth and nose fully covered). Food and drinks are not permitted in the building. Please limit your time to 10 - 15 minutes to allow other guests to visit.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. (visiting to begin at 10:00), Friday at the funeral home.

Private burial at Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township at a later date.

A celebration of life luncheon will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to a Rejoyceful Animal Rescue, PO Box 46354, Mount Clemens, MI 48036.