Barbara Ann Flowers Maestas

Barbara Ann Flowers Maestas (age 71), formally of Columbia, MD entered eternal life on February 27, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, where she had recently retired.

Barbara was born on March 31, 1953, in Schenectady, NY, to John Flowers and Patricia Moulton. Barbara enjoyed 48 years as an educator, concentrating on Elementary Education. She taught in New Mexico and Maryland, where her last year was an Associate Professor at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. Barbara began her teaching career in Magdalena, NM, where met her future husband, Daniel Maestas. Barbara's joy was always her students, and she loved her work as a teacher.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Daniel; son, Michael John of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by her siblings, Gregory Flowers of Columbia, MD, Nancy Mangs of Sanbornton, NH, and Beverly Kelley of Denver, NC. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara was proceeded in death by her daughter, Patricia Marie Maestas, who succumbed to Pancreatic Cancer in 2021; her parents; and her mother-in-law, Marie Maestas.

Barbara's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial will be scheduled by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts or donations may be directed to NAMI of NM or Cancer Institute at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.