Barbara Jean Wheeler, 64, of Greentop, Missouri, passed away at her home surrounded by family on June 29th, 2023. Born July 23, 1958 in Kirksville, Missouri, Barbara was the daughter of Oren and Leila (Briddle) Scott. On June 28, 1980 in Queen City, Missouri, Barb was united in marriage to Franklin Wheeler. They were happily together for 43 years on the family farm. Barb took pride in the fact that she was the third generation to live and work their farm southwest of Greentop. They became a Missouri Century Farm in 2021.
Barb is survived by her husband, Franklin of the home; two sons Wesley (Rachael) Wheeler of O’Fallon, Illinois and Bradley (Camrion) Wheeler of San Diego, California; and three precious Grandchildren, Chase and Carly Wheeler of O’Fallon, Illinois; and Oscar Wheeler of San Diego, CA; one brother Marvin (Sandy) Scott of O’Fallon, Missouri; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Don and Anna Lou Wheeler; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Tammy Wheeler; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nancy and Terry Wood; nephews Mark (Jessica) and Michael (Whitney) Scott, Jordon (Shea) and Nathaniel Wheeler; Nieces Rachel Fowler, Kristy (Sheldon) Scandon, and Kim Wood. As well as many great-nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Scott in 1979; Father Oren Scott in 1984; Mother Leila Scott in 2017, Grandparents Martin & Mae Scott, and Homer and Susie Briddle.
Public visitation will be held at Travis-Noe Funeral Home on Thursday July 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, July 7th at Travis-Noe Funeral Home with Pastor Dillon Thurman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to New Harmony Cemetery or Hazel Creek Primitive Baptist Church of Greentop, MO, and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.