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Graveside Service:

Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Carson Cemetery in Ector, Texas

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Barbara Jean Ooten

Barbara Jean Ooten

February 9, 1937 - May 12, 2023

Barbara Jean Ooten was born to Gene and Mary Lee (Sharp) Bellows on February 9, 1937 in Savoy, Texas, as the firstborn of six children.

She graduated from Savoy high school, and then became a registered nurse. Barbara thoroughly enjoyed her career as a nurse and she worked for various doctors in their clinics. Barbara was a wonderful and compassionate caregiver. She cared for her mother Mary Lee for 20 years until the time of her death.

Barbara married Wayne Ooten on May 19, 1972 in Sherman, and they had one child Kevin. Barbara was fully engaged in her nursing career and as well as the constant care of her mother, but she loved to read, and she made time in the midst of her packed schedule. She enjoyed Zane Grey, all the books by Pearl Buck and she devoured biographies and auto biographies of country western stars.

She became an avid outdoor person, as she joined her husband hunting and fishing. She loved spending time with Wayne and Kevin outdoors. Barbara really enjoyed traveling as well, the mountains of Colorado had a special appeal and Tucson, Arizona was one of her favorite destinations. She will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin “Wayne” Ooten; parents, Gene and Mary Lee Bellows; brothers, Roger Bellows, Marvin Bellows and Theodore Bellows.

She is survived by her son, Kevin Ooten; sister, Shirley Mathis; brother, Hubert Bellows.

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  1. Janice L “Trudy” Marshall
    Janice L “Trudy” Marshall on May 15, 2023 at 5:19 PM

    The Ooten family are my cousins. Wayne’s mother; Nina, was my Aunt. Nina was my mothers twin sister. Ina and Nina Shockley. We used to travel from El Paso Tx to Sherman Tx to visit our cousins. What wonderful memories I had of those times. We loved Lake Texoma and all the fun we had there. Wayne, Barbara and Kevin would visit us and always brought groceries to my mothers house and they would cook some of the best meals. They loved my moms enchiladas along with other Mexican cuisine that my mom used to make. Wayne and Barbara were the kindest and sweetest people just like all of our cousins were. Barbara will be missed and our hearts and prayers go out to Kevin and all of family in and around Sherman. May the Lord cover each of you with overwhelming peace at this time. My name is Janice Trudy Marshall and I wanted to share a memory with everyone. Blessings and Love to all

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  2. Belinda Tovar
    Belinda Tovar on May 15, 2023 at 6:57 PM

    Barbara ,you will be missed greatly. She gave me my first shots and helped Dr Shaw sew up knees and toes on me. Then became my wonderful cousin when she and Wayne married. . A wonderful caring person. You are dearly loved.

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    • Marvila Dunnam
      Marvila Dunnam on August 26, 2023 at 8:07 PM

      My Aunt Barbara was a special part of my life! I remember spending time with her and my grandma just talking for hours. She had the best laugh! I will truly miss her!

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  3. Betty Lou Moore Smith
    Betty Lou Moore Smith on May 16, 2023 at 11:51 AM

    Barbara & I rode the school bus to Savoy School for many many years. She was always a good friend and part of the “group” that sang on the bus.

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  4. Travis Bellows
    Travis Bellows on May 16, 2023 at 12:02 PM

    Aunt Barbara, my driving force to succeed.
    When I was in school, she always made it a big deal to collect the newspaper clippings of me making honor roll, and send it to me with a little cash. This made me try hard. Made me proud. Made me drive for success. She always wanted me to drive on in my education and do the best I could, obtain a Doctorates. Well didn’t make it to that, but did strive to graduate at the top of my class in High School and then eventually my Bachelors, summa cum laude. Can never thank her enough for instilling this “strive for success” mentality into me by all the little things she did to recognize my accomplishments along the way. The little things count and they added up, sometimes just a “I am proud of you, goes a long way. These words come to mind, kind, loving, caring, and a family historian, thankful for all the memories. So many memories from my talking alarm clock, to the one shared above.

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    • Marvila A Dunnam
      Marvila A Dunnam on August 26, 2023 at 8:08 PM

      She was SO proud of you and spoke about you every time I visited her!

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  5. Pam Davis
    Pam Davis on June 1, 2023 at 6:06 PM

    Aunt Babs I just found out. Prayers to her son Kevin. She lived me like her own. I will miss her.

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  6. Patrick "Pat" Calhoun
    Patrick "Pat" Calhoun on October 19, 2024 at 3:57 PM

    Kevin and family… I’m sorry I just found this out. All my love, hugs and prayers. She was a true friend to my mother and our family. She felt like family and I’m sorry I didn’t know sooner.
    Pat

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