Barbara McCarter Pellicer

October 12, 1935 - October 20, 2021

Barbara McCarter Pellicer passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband of 64 years at her side on 10/20/2021. Born 10/12/1935 at Florida East Coast Hospital, she was the first of nine children of Bob and Margaret McCarter and grew up on South Street. Alumnus of St. Joseph Academy, she graduated as Salutatorian with the class of 1953. She attended Florida State University and was a member of Delta Gamma. Barbara married her high school sweetheart X. L. Pellicer Jr. in 1957 at the Cathedral Basilica, and together they lived a happy full life on Coquina Avenue in Davis Shores. She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers Robin and David. She is survived by her husband and children Xavier (Kim), David (Susie), Barbie Roach (Chris) and Mary Motley (Steve). She had seven grandchildren: Monica Spiegler (Michael), Matt Brock, Xae Pellicer, Kayle Pellicer, Stevie Motley, Shane Motley and Mara Motley. Her brothers and sisters include Manny, Nonie, Kathy, John, Tom and Cecelia, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She always enjoyed the annual family gatherings, and her many lifelong friendships in our St. Augustine community. She was actively involved in St. Augustine’s first Pinch-A-Penny, a family business on Anastasia Boulevard for 20 years. She was also active with Cathedral Parish Church, school functions and she was honored to be a Eucharistic Minister. Visitation will be at Craig Funeral Home on Monday, October 25th from 5 to 7pm, with prayers starting at 6pm. A funeral mass will be Tuesday October 26th at 9am at the Cathedral Basilica. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Community Hospice and/or the Sisters of St. Joseph, and offer a Hail Mary for Barbara.