Barbara Ann Black

Barbara Ann Black, 74 of Waynesville, went home to be with her Lord at 8:02 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2011, at Life Care Center of Waynesville. Daughter of Finis and Goldine (Bibb) Robbins, Barbara was born November 30, 1936 in Ruddle Hill, Arkansas. At the young age of three, Barbara’s father passed away and she along with her mother and grandmother moved to Batesville, Arkansas where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1954. On December 24, 1955, Barbara was united in marriage to Tommy Ray Black. She and Tommy had known each other most of their lives because of Barbara being a friend of his sister. They shared over 49 years of marriage together and were blessed with two sons: Tom and Jeff. While living in Arkansas, Barbara worked as a bookkeeper for Sugar Creek Creamery in Batesville. After moving to Missouri, Barbara worked as a police dispatcher in Rolla and then began working as an assistant manager for numerous hotels in St. Robert and Rolla. Barbara worked for the American Motel and Hotel Association for several years and later became a territorial manager for Best Western Hotels and had 48 states in her territory. After retiring from the hotel industry, Barbara taught college classes in hotel and motel management. In her spare time, Barbara enjoyed playing the piano and played for numerous churches. She also loved to be outdoors working in her flowers beds. Most importantly she treasured those times spent with family and friends. At an early age, Barbara accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Waynesville. Barbara will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons: Tom Black (Stephanie) of Lebanon and Jeff Black (Patti) of Crocker; three grandchildren: Ashley Meagan Morris, serving in the Air Force, Jonathan Kelsey Black, serving in the Navy and Anthony Travis Black of Crocker; other relatives and friends. In addition to her father, Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Goldine Robbins (2010) and her husband, Tommy Black (2005). Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Pastor Keith Carnahan officiating. Barbara’s grandson, Travis Black, played and sang “Amazing Grace” and Soloist Becky Lercher sang “Because He Lives” and “To Go Be the Glory”. Serving as escorts were Travis Black, Gene Herndon, Kenny Foster, Erv Morriss, Bob Herndon and Mike DeLacy. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2011 in the Oaklawn Cemetery of Batesville, Arkansas with Rev. Alan Brown officiating. Serving as escorts were Butch, Bradley and Brett Jackson, Travis Black, Norman Martin, Bill Coop, Bobby Davis, Kelsey Black (USN) and Meagan Black Morris (USAF). Services were under the direction of Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Barbara Ann Black

November 30, 1936 - May 9, 2011