Barbara was born in Dallas, TX on April 16, 1945 to Alma and Mary Lou Trobaugh. She was a proud and faithful member of Brandon Assembly of God, and enjoyed singing as often as possible.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Jack Townsend; children, John Rodney Haskins, Crystal Yount, Anthony Townsend, Dewight Townsend, and Douglas Townsend, as well as 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl, MS. A service will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 1:00 pm, with visitation held an hour before the service at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home. In addition to services here, visitation will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at Chism-Smith Funeral Home in Irving, TX, followed by a service at 1:00 pm. Interment will be held at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.