Barbara Ann Bratcher

Barbara was born in Throckmorton, Texas on September 3, 1934 to Flavious and Ruby Porch.

Barbara was raised in and lived most of her life in Artesia, NM. Some of her fondest memories were of our family gatherings, sharing fun times with her best friends, and her memories at Faith Baptist Church, where she met and made so many special friends.

Barbara loved her Lord and tried to live a life that honored her Savior. She was a friend to all and never saw a stranger. Her heart was touched by the needs of others and she always tried to be kind to everyone. She loved to have her family and friends stop by for coffee or just a visit. Barbara loved her family dearly and the company of her wonderful friends.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Clyde Bratcher who walked this journey with her for 60 years. They had one son, Duce Bratcher who had passed on, but with whom she is now joyfully reunited. Barbara is also survived by her two daughters Pam Allen of Midland, Texas and Kendra Hughes and husband Scott of Norwalk, Iowa (and their family) her son Jeff Cantrell and wife Jackie (and their family) of Artesia NM, two grandsons Dusty Allen and wife Shana, Cody Allen and wife Erin of Midland, Texas, her granddaughters Lexi Gibson and husband Curtis and Ashton Allen both of Midland, Texas. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren in Missouri and Iowa. Barbara is also survived by her precious nieces, Carolyn Kittle, Beverly Norris, Sherry Henderson, Paulette Casabonne, Vickie Lucky, Belinda Bertch, and Gayla Talley, her nephew, Andy Talley, sister-in-laws Rose Crenshaw and Fran Bratcher of Artesia, NM

A 'Home Going Celebration’ is being planned and will be announced at a later time.