Mother Barbara Jean Scott-Gaines, 82, of Tallahassee, FL passed on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at Mt. Zion P. B. Church, Miccosukee Road. Burial will be 12:00 noon on Monday, August 26 at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. Viewing-visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at TILLMAN OF TALLAHASSEE (850-942-1950). A native of Miami, Mother Gaines was a retired Educator with a long career in Dade and Leon County Schools before retiring. She was a member of St. James P.B. Church, Havana. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. Treasuring her love and legacy are her husband, Elder Dr. Robert R. Gaines; children: Reginald (Monique), Elder Roderick (Stephanie), Ronald and Robin Gaines and Raquel Gaines (Marc) Benjamin; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.