Barbara Finley

Mrs. Finley was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 26, 1938 to Leonard and Jewel Wilson. She married Russell M. Finley on October 21, 1966.

Barbara accomplished much in her life. Her greatest achievements were her children: Lee, Darrell, Tommy, Linda, Cindy and step children Mitchell Dewey and Johnny Dewey. She worked for the city of Sinton, Texas as the EMS and Transfer Coordinator. She was Co-founder of the Hoover Valley Fire Department and EMS. She was a fire fighter, EMS, EMT and a First Responder. She was a member of the VFW and she volunteered at Joseph’s Food Pantry.

Barbara is survived by sons Lee Waddell of Granite Shoals and Tommy Waddell of North Texas, daughters Linda Rylant of Omaha, Nebraska and Cindy Waddell of Granite Shoals, stepson Mitchell Dewey of Granite Shoals and brothers Bob Wilson of Burleson, Texas and Mike Wilson of Camden, Arkansas, along with 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Russell Finley, son Darrell Waddell, step son Johnny Vern Dewey, and Harry Joe Waddell, the father of her children.

Family will receive visitors on Thursday evening, September 8, 2016 from 6 – 8 pm at Clements Wilcox Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Chapel at Hoover Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local fire/ems department.