Barbara Jean (Eldridge) Lee was born June 8, 1937, in Gentry, Arkansas, to White and Reola Eldridge.  Barbara was the eldest of 2 daughters.  At 14, Barbara met the love of her life Bobby Wayne Lee at Gentry High School.  Over the next 2 years, their love blossomed, and Bob and Barbara were married on September 1, 1953, and were married more than 69 years until his death in November 2022.  Bob and Barbara had 2 children, Teresa and Tony.

Barbara spent her life working in the home and supporting her family.  Barbara was always ready to provide hospitality to those around her.  Barbara was always waiting on someone, whether it be serving her husband and family or welcoming others into her home.  She also spent her time active in the church, teaching bible study and supporting the work of the women of the church.  She always said the most she ever learned in the church was from teaching children’s classes and did that until she and Bob moved on from the Leesville church of Christ.  She also had great appreciation for fashion and beauty and remained stylish throughout her life. 

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Wayne Lee of Grain Valley, MO, her mother, Reola Eldridge and father, White Eldridge of Gentry, AR, and her son Tony Wayne Lee of Tightwad, MO.  She is survived by her sister, Connie Miller of Tulsa, OK, daughter, Teresa Lee of Colorado Springs, CO, daughter-in-law, Becky Lee of Tightwad, MO, grandchildren, Amber Lee of Grain Valley, MO, Justin Lee of Kansas City, MO, Andrea Strouse (Casey) of Clinton, MO, Patrick Wagner (Brittney) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Jordan Wagner of Lee’s Summit, MO, 4 great grandchildren, Kyan and Zayden Lee-Scheer of Grain Valley, MO and Ava Steward and Blaine Strouse of Clinton, MO as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Funeral Services will be on 11/18/23 @ 11:00 at Blue Springs Church of Christ, 1000 SW Clark Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64015.    

Obituary submitted by the family.

Arrangements:  Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO