Barbara Jean Mayfield

February 19, 1941 – March 6, 2026

Barbara Jean Mayfield (born Stott) closed her eyes in the land of the dying and opened them again in the land of the living, in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on March 6, 2026. She was a woman of incredible resilience and deep faith, but those who knew her best will most fondly remember her as a fiery, "bossy" force of nature. Barbara always knew exactly how things should be done, and she took great care to make sure everyone else knew it too. While her spirit was "tough as nails" and her delivery could be sharp, it was all part of the fierce, protective love she had for her family. She was a spirited, one of a kind woman who lived life on her own terms, always ensuring she was the beacon that guided her loved ones back home into her loving care.

Barbara’s journey began as a teenager when she met Ervin G. Rickman. They married in 1958 and had their daughter, Terry Rickman-Butler, in 1959. Though Ervin’s life was tragically cut short by leukemia in 1960 at just 21 years old, Barbara’s strength carried her forward.

In the 1970s, Barbara moved to Oklahoma City with her second husband and best friend, Jerry Sell. They shared a beautiful life together that consisted of trap shooting, traveling the United States, and raising their daughters. Their home was always full of life, especially in the 90s with their beloved animals: Duchess the Golden Retriever, Domino the Dalmatian, and Butch the cat.

After Jerry passed away in 2000, Barbara poured her heart into volunteering at Church of the Servant. She took great joy in being a care chaplain for hospital patients and their families, and she loved the social whirl of her senior sorority—especially the parts where she could help organize (and expertly direct) the events. Through her service at her church, Barbara met and married William “Bill” Mayfield in 2001. They shared ten wonderful years traveling the world on cruise ships and hosting their “Dinner of 8” group with their six closest friends. She and Bill especially cherished the nights they hosted “Mexican Train Dominoes,” a tradition they loved so much that they made sure to teach their granddaughter Jessica how to play like a “true pro”, as Bill would put it.

Barbara and her daughter Terry didn’t always have the closest relationship growing up, but they spent their last 25 years together in Oklahoma building a much healthier, closer bond that they both cherished each other’s company and friendship, they grew to truly love one another. When Terry unexpectedly passed away in 2025, Barbara’s son-in-law, Greg Butler, stepped up as a loyal friend and companion staying by her side through her very last days.

But the absolute light of Barbara’s life was her only grandchild, Jessie Butler. Born in 1990 Jessie was doted on from day one. Barbara went above and beyond to build a friendship with Jessie that was truly one of a kind. She considered Jessie her best friend, something she never let her forget and it was one of the very last things she made sure to say to her. She also leaves behind three great grandchildren who were her pride and joy.

Barbara was a follower of Jesus until her last breath. She was resilient and tough but she was also incredibly graceful and sweet. Like everyone else, she was beautifully human, but at the end of the day, she was a truly amazing woman. She was our beacon, and we will forever miss her fire. She was the best at giving strong loving hugs and that’s something we miss the most.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Frank Stott; her husbands, Ervin G. Rickman, Jerry D. Sell, and William C. Mayfield; and her beloved daughter, Terry Renee Butler.

She is survived by her son-in-law, Greg Butler; her granddaughter, Jessica Mason, and grandson-in-law, Jacob Mason; her three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, and Riley Mason.