Barbara Carole Oates was born in Wichita Falls, December 6,
1950, and passed away March 8, 2026.

Her parents were Clinton Douglas and Ruth Evelyn Underwood. She was the oldest daughter of 6 children. After she graduated from high school, she became a loyal and happy wife of 50 years to David Frank Oates. Barbara was a very dedicated provider to her family, she always was laughing and full of life, she always cared for and loved her family. In 1987 she became a Nana, she was the best Nana ever.

She loved to play cards and games. Barbara loved putting family events and parties together. In 2002 she became the Royal B
Nana and had three great grandbabies that loved and adored her, she was truly loved and blessed by family. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband David Frank Oates, her parents Clinton Douglas and Ruth Eveylnn Underwood, 2 brothers John Raymond, and Christopher Underwood, 2 sisters Sammy Gail Wilkinson, and Cynthia Hope Underwood.

Barbara is survived by her daughter Jodie Carole Hansard and husband David, granddaughter Andi Halter, 3 great grandkids,
Lawson Dale, Ethan Alexander, Bella Danielle. Sister and brother-in-law Christine and Bruce Wood of Abilene, Tx. Several nephews
and nieces and great nephews and nieces. Barbara passed with much love and grace and will be remembered as the Royal B Nana, mother, sister, and aunt.

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