Barbara Joyce Schutte, age 75, of Gowen, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Barbara was born in Liberty, Texas on August 26, 1947, to Mildred Coward and John Schutte Sr. She had three children, Walter (Susan) Stump, Mary Stump, and her adoptive son, Jeorge (Naomi) Shelden. She enjoyed puzzles, spending time with her grandchildren, and relaxing outdoors.
Barbara is survived by her siblings John Schutte Jr and Mary (George Napier) Tarver; children Walter (Susan) Stump and Mary Stump; Grandchildren Jeannie (Jeffery Bartholomew) Koleff, Cheryl (Leroy) Woodard and their three children, David (Amber Mann) Koleff and their four children, LisaMarie Kinney and her three children, Ashley Shelden and her one child, Alexander (Devyn) Shelden and their four children, Keith Janes, Alicia Shelden and her three children, Tiffany Stump and her one child, AnnaLisa (Yanni) Tapia and their three children and many more relatives. She was predeceased by her parents Mildred Coward and John Schutte Sr; siblings Cynthia Wilson and Annie Herroon and child Jeorge Shelden.
A celebration of Barbara’s life is being planned for a later date.