She was born to parents, Oscar Whatley and Bennie Lambert Whatley in Kaufman County, Texas, on February 9, 1929.
She is survived by her husband Loy Dennis of Nacogdoches.
A private graveside service was conducted by Chaplain Ashley Cook. Barbara was interred at Swift Cemetery in Nacogdoches County.
Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.