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.

Barb graduated from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1976. She attended Northeast Missouri State University for a one-year secretarial program. Barb worked various jobs in the secretarial field; working nearly 12 years as Administrative Secretary at the Community Action Agency until becoming employed at the Adair County Department of Social Services where she worked 31 years before retiring.

Barb was a member of Hazel Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She had been involved with the Trinity 4-H club and Greentop Fire Association. Barb enjoyed spending time with her family; taking trips with them and short trips with her husband to various events. She was very proud of her boys and their families. Her grandchildren were so special to her and she spent as much time with them as possible and loved attending their various activities. The older grandchildren enjoyed spending a week in the summer on the farm. She enjoyed just being on the farm with Franklin and working in her yard and flowers. Enjoying the peace of the countryside was very comforting. She enjoyed cooking and baking and taking walks with their dog, Sadie.

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.