Barbara Ann Nagle, known affectionately to all as Barb, embarked on her final road trip to the great beyond on January 2, 2024, at the age of 73. Born on January 11, 1950, in the bustling city of Cleveland, OH, Barb's laughter and love eventually filled the streets of Greenville, SC, where she took her last breath.
Barb was the life of the party, a woman who could light up a room with her wit as effortlessly as she navigated the city streets in her trusty bus. She was a high school graduate who turned the steering wheel with as much finesse as some folks handle fine china. Her career as a bus driver was more than a job; it was her stage, and every passenger was both an audience member and a new friend.
She was preceded in her journey by her father, Frank Brule, her mother, Matty D'Amato, and her brother, Fred Brule, who no doubt welcomed her with open arms and a cosmic joke or two. Barb leaves behind a legacy of laughter and love in her daughter, Kayla Nagle, her son-in-law, Alvaro Sagastume, and her two shining stars, grandchildren Victoria and Angelo Sagastume. And let's not forget Courtney Nagle, her best friend in the world, and her loyal dog, who was always by her side, except when it was time to vacuum up all that dog hair.
Barb was a woman of simple pleasures and grand passions. She could talk your ear off over a cup of coffee, whip up a feast that would make your taste buds sing, and then burn off all those calories with a few laps in the pool. Her TV time was sacred, a chance to shout at game show contestants and cheer on her favorite characters. And when it came to her grandkids, she was the undefeated champion of playtime, always ready for a game of make-believe or a trip to the mall.
Describing Barb is easy: loving, courageous, passionate. She loved fiercely, lived bravely, and threw herself into her interests with the energy of a stand-up comedian doing an encore. She was the kind of person who could find humor in the everyday, a trait that made her not just a great bus driver, but a cherished friend, mother, and grandmother.
So, as we say goodbye to Barb, let's do it with a smile on our faces and a chuckle in our hearts. She wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Barb, you may have reached the end of your route, but the joyride you took us on will forever be etched in our memories. Keep the angels laughing up there, and save us a seat for when we catch up. Bon voyage, dear Barb, and thank you for every mile of happiness.