(From Simpson Funeral Home)Barbara Ann (Lomax) Smith, age 82, passed peacefully to be with her Lord Jesus at the Solace House on May 7, 2023. Barbara was born September 18, 1940 in Shreveport, Louisiana to her loving parents James Edwin and Louise Dudley Lomax.
She moved as a young girl with her family to Okmulgee, Oklahoma and spent her childhood there attending Okmulgee schools.
Barbara was united in marriage to Larry D. Smith at the First Baptist Church in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on September 8, 1961. They were married 61 years and had 3 children; Kerry Dean (Sherri) Smith of Porum, Oklahoma, Catharine Louise (Mark) Warnky of Charlotte, North Carolina and Cheryl Ann (Brian) Frank of Webb City, Missouri.
Barbara was united in marriage to Larry D. Smith at the First Baptist Church in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on September 8, 1961. They were married 61 years and had 3 children; Kerry Dean (Sherri) Smith of Porum, Oklahoma, Catharine Louise (Mark) Warnky of Charlotte, North Carolina and Cheryl Ann (Brian) Frank of Webb City, Missouri.
They have 9 grandchildren; Hannah Smith, Rebecca Smith, Micalah Smith, David (Grace) Warnky, Jonathan (Bre) Warnky, Sarah Warnky, Sierra (Alex) Buckland, Simeon (Lexi) Frank and Silas Frank. Barbara was eagerly anticipating the birth of 2 great granddaughters to be born this summer, 1 in July and 1 in August.
Larry and Barbara moved with their family in 1971 to Winfield, Kansas. They spent 51 wonderful years in Winfield raising their family and being involved in their community. They were very active in their church, Central Baptist, for 51 years where Barbara, among other things, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir and led the Children's Musicals.
Larry and Barbara moved with their family in 1971 to Winfield, Kansas. They spent 51 wonderful years in Winfield raising their family and being involved in their community. They were very active in their church, Central Baptist, for 51 years where Barbara, among other things, taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, sang in the choir and led the Children's Musicals.
Barbara started her post-secondary education at OSU and finished her degree in education and home economics at Southwestern College in 1973. Larry was able to proudly present her with her degree as he was a professor at the college at that time. In addition to being a loving mother, Barbara worked as a substitute teacher and Librarian at the Snyder Research Foundation, as well as a receptionist at the Synder Clinic.
Barbara was talented in many ways and enjoyed a multitude of hobbies and crafts. These included acrylic and tole painting, knitting and crocheting, bluegrass music and playing the autoharp. She enjoyed going to the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival with friends and was found in attendance most every year. Her family were the excited recipients of her many sweaters, socks, afghans, paintings and baby blankets over the years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father, James Lomax; her mother, Louise Lomax; brother, Ed Lomax; and a sister in law, Vicki Lomax. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry Smith; her 3 children, Kerry (Sherri) Smith; Cathy (Mark) Warnky, Cheryl (Brian) Frank; her 9 grandchildren; a brother, Ben (Vicki) Lomax of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
A time of prayer with viewing will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa, Oklahoma followed by a Celebration of Life at Central Baptist Church in Winfield, Kansas at 1:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Solace Hospice House In Joplin, Missouri, in care of the funeral home.
Services are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home of Webb City. The family encourages relatives and friends to visit www.simpsonfh.com to share photos and memories of Barbara.
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