Barbara Jo Williamson, 79, passed away November 15, 2020. She resided at Hillcrest Manor in Hamilton, MO for the past several years. She passed away on November 15th, 2020 at St. Luke’s Medical Center. She was born on August 26, 1941 in Stanberry, MO to Virgil and Margaret Reece. She was the oldest of 5 children. She began working in the hospitality industry at a young age and spent many years working in restaurants, owned or managed by her mother. She also spent time managing in retail and restaurants over the years.
She loved playing cards, visiting garage sales, and reading her bible, gardening books and magazines.
She raised 3 children of whom she was immensely proud. In her later years, she cared for her mother until her passing and spent time with grandchildren.
Barbara is survived by her sisters; Sandy, Dyan and Kelly, her children; Kailen, Brad and Tony as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Curtis and her mother Margaret.