Barbara Joyce Smith, 85 passed on September 23, 2024. Born October 17, 1938 in Newton, KS, she was the daughter of Randall and Ruby (Moore) Buckman. Growing up in Sterling, KS, Barbara graduated in 1956 from Sterling High School. She married W. Glenn Smith in February, 1957.
Barbara and Glenn eventually settled in Hutchinson, KS with their four children. Barbara began working for Buhler USD as a cook. She enjoyed working in the school system, grade school, middle school, and becoming Kitchen Manager for Buhler High School. After Barbara retired she loved to travel, especially cruising.
Survivors include son Dallas (Carla) Smith of Wichita KS, daughter Julie Smith of Montgomery TX, son Russell Smith of Florence CO. Two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son Tedd D. Smith. Husband W. Glenn Smith. Her parents, one sister, and four brothers.
Services in Hutchinson, KS are to be announced.