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Celebrating the life of
Barbara (Jeannette) Baggett Amman
January 09, 1948 - January 07, 2025
Barbara (Jeannette) Baggett Amman died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, completing her journey on earth peacefully at home with her family by her side, just two days before her 77th birthday.
Barbara was born January 9, 1948, to Julian Astor and Mary Marie (Jenkins) Baggett in Gainesville, Florida. She was the eldest of five children (siblings William Baggett, David Baggett, Stephen Baggett and Daniel Baggett).
On December 26, 1966, she married the love of her life, David James Amman, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. As a married couple they built a beautiful life for the next 58 years until her passing. Her primary focus was her family. She is survived by her husband David; her three children and their spouses -- Jenna Amman Brinkman (Cees); Matthew Jamison Amman (Catherine); and Joseph Davidson Amman (Elloree Ganes), and her seven grandchildren -- from eldest to youngest -- Emily Camille Amman; Alexandra Grace DeMarco; Lauren Elise Amman; Olivia Marie DeMarco; Jacob Reese Amman; Elloree McKenna (Emma) Amman; and Charlotte Eppes Amman. Barbara became a grandparent in 1999, developing deep and binding relationships with each of her seven grandchildren. She believed she would be judged on the character of her grandchildren. She won that case soundly and decidedly by carefully observing and understanding each grandchild’s unique personality and then amplifying their potential.
Barbara greatly valued education and was a lifelong learner. She graduated from Cocoa Beach High School in 1966. After high school, she enrolled in Florida State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education in 1970. After teaching thousands of students over the span of nearly two decades, as well as raising her three children to adulthood, Barbara embarked on a new career path in law. She graduated magna cum laude from the Florida State University College of Law in 1996. As an attorney, Barbara practiced family and governmental law, taking cases ranging in everything from adoption and divorce to international kidnapping, animal neglect and more. A fierce advocate, Barbara shined in her role as an attorney, with her finely crafted ability to analyze, write and argue.
Her personal interests included gathering and spending time with family and friends; traveling; reading; baking with her grandchildren; sewing; and crocheting.
Barbara’s family and close friends will gather in a private setting in Savannah, Georgia, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in her remembrance. And because the city of Cocoa Beach, Florida, was home for Barbara and always will be, family and friends will also gather at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Lori Wilson Park (“east of the dunes”). In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest making a donation in Barbara Baggett Amman’s memory to the One Hundred Children’s Foundation, c/o “Baby Bundles” at https://www.theonehundredchildrensfoundation.org/
My thoughts are with Dave and the entire family.
- Bob Whisnant, Dallas, Texas
My condolences to Dave, and all his family
- Mike Murphy, Boise, Idaho
I met Barbara shortly after she got her law degree. She practiced out of my office in the Cape Royal building for a bit. Thereafter, I became a Judge and we went to lunch once a week when she was working for the county attorney’s office. This continued until she moved to Savannah. I visited her in Savannah once and loved the home and life she and Dave had made. I remember a fun vacation in Nashville and a trip to the pharmacy to visit Jenna and her husband. I so enjoyed hearing stories from Barbara of her early days when Dave was on the baseball circuit., when she was a young mother of three kids, and teaching at the high school. She always had down to earth words of wisdom which she delivered in an upbeat and humorous way. Oh how she loved her grandkids! A beautiful soul gone too soon.
- Morgan Reinman, Melbourne, FL
We love you with all our hearts. You are a role model and a friend. Godspeed, sweet, smart, loving girl.
- Julie Baggett, cousin, Jacksonville, Fl
We love you with all our hearts. You are a role model and a friend. Godspeed, sweet, smart, loving girl.
- Julie Baggett, cousin, Jacksonville, Fl
Thinking of yall
- Cousin Eddie , Hamilton , Montana
So sorry to hear of her passing. Although not close, she was my oldest cousin and will be missed. Deepest condolences to her family.
- Connie Price nee Ennis, The Villages, Florida
Barbara and I were I guess half cousins, my dad and her mom were half sibling's they had the same mom but different dad's. It has been a long time since I have seen Barbara , but I reconnected some by Facebook. She sounds like a wonderful wife and mom and grandma . I wished we were able to meet up and get to know each other. My condolences to the family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️❤️
- Theresa Adams Douglas - (cousins) , High Springs , FL
We are so ever great full to having met you. You are a shining star. You raised the most amazing kids. Love you girlie. Go rest now. Coop
- Mike Cooper, Cocoa Beach , Florida
We were in bookclub together. As a fellow teacher, I loved hearing her talk about teaching. About handling unruly boys, especially! Diane Wilson
- Diane Lohr Wilson, Savannah, GA
I am saddened to hear of Barbara’s passing. We taught each others children and she always made me laugh.
- Jeri Fritz Laufenbeg, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- A Private Service Will Be Held
