Obituary of Barbara Jean Williams

Barbara Jean was born on August 31, 1930, and passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. Barbara Jean was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. At 19 years old she married the love of her life, John Williams, a USAF pilot - and the adventure began!  Together they traveled extensively and lived all around the world, from New York to Texas, to across the pond in Lakenheath, England.  Through the years, they welcomed four daughters. In 1966 Fort Worth became the family’s permanent home after John’s retirement as a Lt. Colonel. During the process of searching for their new family home, Barbara fell in love with real estate. This led to a successful career as a real estate agent for over 30 years.  She was a welcomed member of the Republican Woman’s Club, Fort Worth Board of Realtors, Toastmistress Club and volunteered at First United Methodist Church-First Street Mission. Barbara was known for her outgoing and vivacious personality; she had a zest for life and a passion for traveling. She loved learning about cultures, languages and the local cuisine of the places she traveled. Barbara was a beloved grandmother to eight grandkids.  Many fondly remember swimming in her pool, egg hunts in her backyard, and the numerous trips to local children’s museums. She had a wonderful laugh and a passion for enjoying life - she will be deeply missed. 

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Ferne Hoagland and John, her husband of 52 years.

She is survived by her four daughters:  Cindy Holmes (Jerry), Cheryl Russell (Jim), Carol Marie Lee (Jim) and Claudia Lawhon (Mark), her grandchildren: Rachel Moore (Richard), Reagan “Nikki” Holmes, Becky Williams (Jody), Lisa Hart (Jason), Ryan Lawhon (Patty), Jason Lawhon, John Lee and Monica Bean (Foss), and her great grandchildren: Riley, Reese and Rhett Moore, Garrett, Lauren and Violet Williams, Madison and Logan Hart, Alexa Lawhon, Killian Lawhon and Elowyn Bean.

Visitation is scheduled for 11:00 and Service at 11:30 in the Chapel at First United Methodist Church, 800 W 5^th Street, Fort Worth, TX.  Reception to follow in Wesley Hall.  Interment to follow at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, TX  or Shriner’s Hospital for Children.