Barbara Jean McLaughlin, 89, of Tomball Texas, Formerly of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on December 28, 2018 in Texas. She was born on May 29, 1929 in Fort Wayne, IN to John Bauman and Ella Marie Chapman. In 1947, she graduated from Elmhurst High School. After high school, she completed Nursing School at St. Joseph Nursing College in Fort Wayne. Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse for St. Joseph Hospital, Red Cross, Visiting Nurse and Hospice, and the Neighborhood Health Clinic. She loved to cross stitch and crochet. Barbara enjoyed baking, playing games, and spending time with her family and loved ones. Survivors include her children; Arch Bishop Andrew (Michael Maklakov) of Elmwood, NJ, Timothy McLaughlin of New Haven, IN, Christine (Steven) Haney of Spring, TX, Teresa McLaughlin of Tomball, TX, and Mary Elizabeth Smith of Mesquite, NV, 11 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Paul Andrew McLaughlin. Funeral service will be held on January 12, 2019 at 1:30pm with calling two-hours prior from 11:30am-1:30pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Lakeside Park, 1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Entombment will take place following at Highland Park Cemetery. A Mass in memory of Barbara will be held on January 25, 2019 at 9am at St. Charles Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be directed to Visiting Nurse Hospice or Neighborhood Health Clinic. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com.