Obituary of Barbara White

Barbara Jean White, 67, of Coweta, OK passed away, June 28, 2013 in Broken Arrow, OK. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2013 at Wright-Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Coweta, OK with Pastor Sandie Mohler officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Friends of the Library at the Coweta Public Library, 120 E. Sycamore St., Coweta, OK 74429. Barbara was born on September 22, 1945 in Tulsa, OK and was the daughter of Lewis and Velma (Collins) Hampton. Barbara graduated from Coweta Public Schools and attended Northeastern State University, earning a degree in Library Science and a Master’s Degree in Education. In 1964, she and John White were united in marriage in Stilwell, OK. In her spare time, Barbara liked to write, quilt, fish, sew, gardening and volunteering at the library, participating in story time when possible. She spent many years as a librarian and teacher for Jenks Public Schools, followed by 13 years of serving as the Library Director for the City of Coweta. Barbara is survived by her husband of 49 years, John White; her mother, Velma Hampton; her brother, Gary Hampton and wife, Rhonda; her son, Stan White and wife, Sylvia; her daughter, Jayna Nicholson; as well as 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Hampton, her brother, Lee Roy Hampton and her grandmother, Ruby Wandell. The family of Barbara Jean White entrusted her care, cremation & service to Wright-Brown Family Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, 918-486-5515. Family and friends may share memories online @ www.wrightbrownfunerals.com.