Barbara Wells Obituary

Funeral services for Barbara "Barb" J. (Underwood) Wells, 44, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. After a five-year battle with breast cancer, Barb peacefully passed on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Barb was born on August 3, 1974 in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Gary L. and Sharon (Bennett) Underwood.

She was a graduate of Ottawa High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Baker University where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and a Baker cheerleader.

She worked in advertising sales in the Lawrence community for 20 years with the Lawrence Journal World, Sunflower Cable and most recently as the advertising Sales Manager for Midco. Given her love for the community, she remained active in Lawrence and attended and graduated from Leadership Lawrence in 2017.

Barb's children were her greatest joy, having never missed a sporting event or dance recital her happiest moments were spent with family. She also loved traveling, boating, snow skiing, attending concerts and besting her family in card games. Barb ultimately appreciated the small things; having her feet in the sand, watching a sunset and enjoying the company of her family and friends. Barb never met a stranger and had a smile that would light up a room.

She married A.R. Wells on June 28, 2003 in Lawrence. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include her mother, Sharon (Bennett) Underwood, Lawrence; father, Gary (Chris) Underwood, Ottawa, son, Vaughn Wells, daughter, Keira Wells; and brother, Kyle Underwood, Denver, CO, In-Laws Randy Wells and Charlotte Lawrenz-Wells and brother-in-law J.D. Wells, Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Harold and Julia Bennett and her paternal grandparents, Glenn Underwood, Hazel Underwood and Virginia Underwood.

The family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Warren- McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Based upon her love of Baker University and her time there a scholarship is being set up in her memory. Memorial contributions may be made to Baker University, the Barb Wells Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2019.
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So sorry, A.R. And kids. We were shocked and thought of you often since the retreat. Peace and Love, Jack and Linda Jones.

Linda Jones Jack Smith

April 16, 2019

AR and family, we are so sorry for your loss, with deepest sympathy, Petra Deleon and James Rogers

March 27, 2019

Nathan Hawk

March 26, 2019

So sorry to hear of Barbara passing, our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the Family

Jim and Brenda Heaney

March 26, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David and Cindy Stuart

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March 26, 2019

Cynthia Stuart

March 26, 2019

So So sorry for your loss.
Dick Clark And Barbara Anne

March 26, 2019

James Trendel

March 25, 2019

To the Wells family -- my deepest sympathy for your loss and broken hearts. I had the pleasure of meeting Barb through her work with WOW!. Such a ray of sunshine and love. May you be comforted by warm memories and feel her beautiful presence always. Teresa Lucido, Detroit - Comcast Spotlight

Teresa Lucido

March 25, 2019

SO sorry for your loss, she was such a genuinely nice person and great to work with.

angela lenahan

March 25, 2019

a loved one

March 25, 2019

a loved one

March 25, 2019

Her SMILE will light the way for her SPIRIT to carry "ON"

David E. Anderson

March 24, 2019

One of the most special people in the world. A truly beautiful soul.

Erin Schneider

March 24, 2019

Our prayers and sympathy to the Wells family. John LaGesse and Terese O'neill.

March 23, 2019

My prayers and Sympathy goes A R the children and family and friends! No words can say how this hurts all!

March 23, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss she was a wonderful person.

mike brady

March 23, 2019

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