Barbara Joyce "Bobbie" Gaines' Obituary
Barbara J. Gaines, 73, died peacefully in her home in Fayette, MO on January 23, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at the Linn Memorial United Methodist Church in Fayette, burial will be in the Fayette City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday at the H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Fayette.
Barbara was born August 14, 1936 to the late Will and Mary Bly Gaines. She was born and raised in Fayette, MO and graduated from Sumner High School, in Boonville, MO. Barbara spent her life educating children at Headstart for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and life companion; Robert Cooper.
Survivors include seven sons: Anthony, Rodney, Ricky (Sheryl), and Kevin Gaines all of Columbia, MO; Robert and Richard Gaines both of Fayette, MO; and Jimmy (Phyllis) Gaines of Moberly, MO. Six daughters: Debbie (Randy) Bynum of Kansas City, MO; Pamela Eubanks, Tina Gaines, Valerie (Tim) Gaines, Carol Gaines, and Elizabeth Crump all of Fayette, MO; also Vie (Ronnie) McQuitty of Fayette, MO who was like a daughter to her.
Surviving siblings include two sisters: Mabel Taylor of Detroit, MI; Nadine (John) Bynum of Kansas City, MO; and one brother Richard (RC) Gaines of Fayette, MO.
Barbara is also survived by 30 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Barbara’s family would like to pay special tribute to Nancy Jones, a great family friend.
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