Barbara Jean Youngblood (Dixon) was born in Columbus, Ohio to Evelyn and Robert Dixon. She grew up in Columbus and went from being an only child of the family in the city to become a rural Oklahoma transplant. Barbara married Ralph Youngblood and began their family together mostly in Oklahoma. Barbara is survived by her four children Meljean Kaster (Arizona), David and Djuana Youngblood (Oklahoma), Brian and Jemmie Youngblood (Oklahoma) and Lisa McCoy (Oklahoma). Barbara was blessed with several grandchildren Kenny, Jacob & Whitney, Michael & Kristina, JD & Jenifer, Barinda, Dusty, Clifton, Ryan, Brian, Thomas, Clint & Sarah and Jacob & Ashley along with the great grandchildren Ian, Emma, Eloise, Sloane, Easton, Evan, Braden, Leela, Orion, Anthony, Becca and Hannah. Barbara has always been active in the Episcopal Church and was a member at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Midwest City for most of her life in Oklahoma. Barbara loved singing and was especially proud to be able to sing with the choir at St. Christopher’s. Barbara worked at Kerr-McGee headquarters in downtown Oklahoma City until retiring. She was also a member of the Kerr-McGee Choir and sang at many community events with the group.
A funeral service for Barbara will be held Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10:00a.m, at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Midwest City, Oklahoma. Interment to follow at 11:30a.m., Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma.
