Barbara Ann Harper's Obituary
Barbara was born October 18, 1937 in McCune, KS to Cloyse “Luke” and Clarise Lucas. She passed away on November 21, 2020. At a young age, her family moved to Tulsa where her father went to work at the Douglas Aircraft Factory. Barbara graduated from Rogers High School in 1955. She went to work at GMAC Finance where she made many close friendships that continued for the rest of her life. After retirement, the group of ladies continued to meet monthly for breakfast. Barbara married Walter “Walt” Chancellor and they had three children: Jeff, Karen, and Brad. She was widowed, but went on to raise three children as a single mom. In 1988, she was introduced by mutual friends to Robert E.D. “Bob” Harper. They were married in 1989 and went on to spend 31 happy years together. Barbara’s first love was her family, and she hosted many family get togethers. Her homemade noodles were a much anticipated part of holiday meals. Barbara was a special lady who loved her family, and especially her grandchildren very much. Barbara also loved animals and through the years had many special pets: Border collie “Gus”, Shitzu “Amy”, and her many cats: Pearl, DLC, Tom, and Snowflake. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Walt Chancellor, her second husband Neil Snider, and her brother in law, Jerry Ballew. She is survived by her husband, Bob Harper, her children: Jeff (Kim) Chancellor, Karen (Warren) Chism, and Brad (Jeri) Chancellor, step sons: John (Mara) Harper, and Mike Harper, and her grandchildren: Courtney (Dan) Moeller, and their son Keith, Brittney Chism, J.D. Chancellor, Jordan Chancellor, and Max Harper. She is also survived by her sister, Sharon Ballew. Barbara was a caring person who always put others ahead of herself. The family would like to thank the staff at Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living center for the compassionate care they gave to Barbara. Private Family Services will be held.
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