Teresa Kay Barber

Teresa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was always willing to put others first and was a constant source of love and support for her family and friends. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Teresa spent much of her life dedicated to nursing in long-term care, where she provided compassionate care to countless individuals. Throughout her nursing career, she mentored nurses and staff, leaving a lasting impact on those she worked with. Teresa was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, rarely missing a game.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, William and Thelma Putnam; her husband of more than 25 years, Herman Wendell Barber II; her brother, William “Bill” Putnam; and her granddaughter, Sofie Robles.

Teresa is survived by her sons, Jeremiah Marling (Tracy) and Joshua Hunt; daughters, Jennifer Patterson (Jeff) and Jamie Case (Tommy); grandchildren, Baily Case, Jacob Yost, William Marling, Gracie Case, Scott Patterson, Tyler Patterson, Michael Marling, and Teresa Marling; as well as one great-grandchild, Rosalia Case. She is also survived by her siblings, Dianne McCarthy (John), Dave Putnam (Tracy), Nan Putnam, Jack Putnam, and sister-in-law Judy Putnam, along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.

A funeral service for Teresa will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025, with a visitation one hour prior, at Lakeview Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in the Garden of Holy Rosary, 12100 East 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67206.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial contributions in Teresa’s memory be made to the Congregation of St. Joseph, Mount St. Mary, Wichita: https://csjinitiatives.org/foundation/