Barbara was born on March 18, 1937 in Tipton, Oklahoma to Onus Johnson and Georgie Huckaby. She married Milton Carpenter on July 2, 1955. She owned ABC's House of Flowers and later worked part-time at Wal-Mart. She was a member of Floyd Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Russell Carpenter and wife, Rhonda, and Terry Carpenter and wife, Marilyn; daughter, Dana Russell; grandchildren, Kathy Mays, Wes Richardson, Jeff Richardson, Mandi Blythe, Sara Carpenter, and Corey Russell; twelve great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren and one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two grandchildren, Kellie Blair and Clint Carpenter; great-grandson, Colin Blair; and son-in-law, Andrew Russell.
Pallbearers will be Claude Thomas, Daren Carpenter, Wes Richardson, Jeff Richardson, Wittly Carpenter, and Shane Krodle. Honorary pallbearers will be Corey Russell, Bailey Singleton, and Charlie Blythe.
Condolences(4)
Cathy Gaines
Greenville, TX Thursday, June 18, 2026 I am so sorry to hear of your sorrow. Barbara is such a sweet lady. I worked with Milton at Manley's for all those years. He was such a sweet man.I pray God will Bless each of you through this time.
Carol Yorkey
Wilmington, DE Thursday, June 18, 2026 My condolences to the family for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.I will miss Barbara. She was a rare gem. I will remember her kindness, warmth, her love for life, and her many natural talents..
Lori Hensley
Forney, TX Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Oh precious Barbara you will be so missed I know my mom and my aunts and my grandma and grandma were there to meet you when you arrived I Heaven. You go rest high on that mountain and we will see you soon. I love youLori McCoy (Hensley)
Jerry McManus
Greenville, TX Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Terry and Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for all