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Barbara Ott Obituary

Barbara Ann Ott, age 74 of Wellsville, KS passed away, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Wellsville Retirement Community. Funeral services will be 10:30AM, Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Wilson's Funeral Home in Wellsville. Visitation will be 5-7:30PM, Wednesday evening also at the funeral home. Interment will follow services in the Wellsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fr. Co. Meals on Wheels or the Barbara Ott Memorial Fund in care of Wilson's, PO Box 486, Wellsville, KS 66092.

Barbara Ann Ott was born February 5, 1945 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Eugene Emmett and Ida Mae (Puckett) Walker. Barbara grew up in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963. She worked at the Granada Theater on Mass Street for some time after graduation, which she really enjoyed. On May 7, 1966 she married Jerry Frank Ott in Eudora. They celebrated 30 years of marriage before his passing in 1997.

Barbara was a farm wife and homemaker for many years while raising her children and in 1982 achieved her Associates Degree in Dental Assisting. She worked for Dr. Rogers and Dr. Reef in Wellsville, Dr. Wittenaur in Eudora, and Dr. Thompson in Ottawa, among others. She also co-owned Wellsville Hardware, Wellsville Heating and Cooling and Ottawa Heating and Cooling with her husband, Jerry for 15 years. She later worked for Arvest Bank and Gardner National Bank until around 2008 when she retired. After retirement, Barbara volunteered for many civic organizations and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce, and the Wellsville Baptist Church. She loved the community of Wellsville and was loved by so very many for her kind nature and sweet manner.

Barbara is survived by her son and his wife, Kevin and Linda Ott of Shawnee; daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Jason Porter of Olathe; twin sister, Betty J. LaRue and her husband, Kenneth of Wellsville; sister, Shirley Mae Walker of Lawrence; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Gary Walker.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 12, 2019.
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Very sorry to hear this, I was a neighbor, close friend all through school we walked to school with Betty and my sisters, was close friend with Gary when we were younger. Glad to read she had a good life, wish I had a chance see her again. All the best to Betty and family.
John A Toyne , Laurinburg NC

February 15, 2019

I met Barbara in High school. I was thrilled to meet her.Her smile and her laughter just brought a smile to anybody around her. Just knowing her was a honor and a privilege.Just talking to her,you knew you were a friend, she welcomed you.
God Bless and keep her and the family .
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Wilcox

February 13, 2019

I was sorry to read about
Barbara's.passing. She and Betty and I had good times together. Will be praying for the family..

Pat Merritt Vena

February 13, 2019

I was in the same class with Barbara & Betty and remember the smile she always had and the humor and that special laugh that put a smile on every ones face which made for a GREAT DAY (God needs to be prepared for a continued bright smile every day) Our prayers are with her family.
With Love
Dan & Sandy Harrison

Dan & Sandy Harrison

February 13, 2019

Barbara was a good person who always wanted the best for people. Thoughts and prayers to her family. So sorry for your loss.

Len and Pat Faulconer

February 13, 2019

Barbara and Jerry gave me a house warming party when I moved to Eudora many years ago. She was a very sweet and kind friend. God Bless your family. Deepest Sympathy. Cathie Hicks Pearson, Springfield, MO.

Cathie Pearson

February 12, 2019

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