Funeral services for Barbara Williams, 86, of Purcell were held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at the Wilson-Little Funeral Chapel. Interment was at the Washington Cemetery under the direction of the Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell.
Mrs. Williams passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Barbara Fae Wright was born September 6, 1938 in Alex, Okla., the third of five children born to Joe A. “Jack” Wright and Beaulah Mae (Airington) Wright.
She was raised near Alex and attended school in Dibble. She married her best friend and life partner, Nelson Enloe Williams on August 1, 1955 in Purcell. They made their home in Houston for a while before returning back home to Purcell. Barbara worked as a nurse in Dr. Long’s office for many years.
In 1984, Barbara and Nelson purchased Woody’s Chapel Quick Stop, and worked side by side for the next 29 years in the day-to-day operations of the store. Barbara loved people and the relationships built throughout the years with her customers. She loved flowers, pretty Oklahoma sunsets and spending time with family and friends. She was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt and a true friend. She will be dearly missed!
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karan Williams; husband, Nelson Williams; parents, Jack and Beaulah Wright and siblings, Anna Jo Threadgill, Shirley Rawson, Dale Wright and Jerry Wright.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Vickie Williams; sister-in-law, Merle Argemuenti of Houston and several nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonlittle.com.