Barbara Jean "Granny" Baston

Barbara moved to Kansas City as a young child and began her education in the Kansas City Public School system, she continued to live back and forth between Kansas City and Arkansas throughout her teenage years. She graduated from Manuel Tech High School in Kansas City.

Barbara went on to raise three children: Teandra Baston, Thomas Johnson and Darrell Baston Sr. In 1984 Barbara began her career at Jackson County Courthouse working for the Office of Human Relations and Citizen's Complaints as an Administrative Secretary. She served the City of Kansas City for over 20+ years when she eventually retired due to health issues.

While retired Barbara became a faithful member of Southside Christian Church where she strengthened her relationship with the Lord and was later baptized.

Barbara loved hosting family holiday dinners, spending time with family, writing and baking. You could often find her "bumping around" to the song of her favorite artist or clapping to the beat of her favorite song. Barbara was often the livest and loudest in the room. She loved spreading her love and wisdom to her family but was never afraid to put you in your place because she said what she meant and meant what she said.

Reflections of Life

In 2022 sadly Barbara began her battle with cancer where she went into remission in 2023 but in 2024 the cancer returned, but nevertheless, putting her faith in the Lord she remained hopeful and courageous as she fought her final battle.

Barbara gained her wings on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at home surrounded by family and love.

Barbara was preceded in death by her mother Amie Boone (Williams) and Father Otis Boone; sisters Ruby Armstrong and Odie Lee and one brother Johnny Baker.

Barbara leaved to cherish her memory one daughter Teandra Baston; two sons Thomas Johnson Sr. (Carin) and Darrell Baston Sr. (Vicki) and one Brother Leo Boone; Twelve grandchildren Auntwanique (Larell), Cecily (Quinten Sr.), Te'Neschia, Auneshia, Tyler, Darrien, Darrell Jr. (Jessica) Tisha, Malikye, Thomas Jr., Diona and Braxton. Twenty great-grandchildren; Ariyonna, Quinten Jr., Lareviah, Melo, Zaiden, Maleah, Tyla, Mazayah, Teajah, Tanyla, Kalani, Carter, Derion, Camden, Darrell III, Tahj, Kasemire, Nanami, Ei'Land and Ti Land, Kashton, Kaizen and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who will forever hold her in their hearts.

A visitation will be held at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, located at 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64131, on November 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Homegoing Memorial Celebration will follow at the same location at 12:00 pm. The committal of ashes will take place at Mount Moriah Cemetery South following the service.

The Homegoing Memorial Celebration will be livestreamed and recorded and may be viewed by clicking the link below under "Services".