Barbara Hall 1942 - 2013 SPRINGFIELD - Barbara (Williams) Hall, 70 of Springfield, MA passed away January 17, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Barbara graduated from the High School of Commerce. She then graduated from Apex Hair School of New York and became a licensed cosmetologist. Barbara also earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from UMASS, Amherst. She then entered the teaching profession in the Springfield Public School system where she remained 30 years until retirement. Barbara was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Gladys Williams. Barbara is survived by her daughter April J. Browne, her granddaughter Chloe J. Rawlins, her brother Ernest C. Williams, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Barbara will be remembered for her kind, gentle and caring ways. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The calling hours are Friday 10-11:30 a.m. at Temple of Praise Ministries followed by the funeral at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Hillcrest Park Cemetery. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more details, please visitwww.hendersonsfh.com.