Barbara was born on April 3, 1941 in Joplin, MO to Joseph and Betty Cox. After moving to Kansas City, Barbara worked for The Department of Health and Human Services as the Assistant to the Regional Director for 30 years. Barbara had 3 children, Lori Meeks, David Gumminger, and Amy Hall and was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. Barbara was very active at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and loved to travel.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Barbara is survived by sister, Betty Snow (Grain Valley), brother, Mike Cox (Huntsville, AL); her children Lori Meeks (Kansas City), David Gumminger (Vernon Hills, IL) and Amy Hall (Liberty); and 6 grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled for 4:00-7:00pm on Thursday, December 7th. Memorial and Graveside Services at 10:30am on Friday, December 8th, both at Newcomer’s White Chapel, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, MO 64119.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate