Barbara Sue

Avery

Mrs. Barbara Sue Avery (nee: Boehm), of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1941, in Hermann, MO, to the late Walter and Lillian Boehm. Barbara had reached the age of 83 years.

Barbara was united in marriage to James Avery on December 5, 1959, and spent 40 wonderful years together before his passing in 2000. To this union, two daughters were born, Christine and Jan, and one son, Michael Avery.Barbara gave her life to the Lord at the Wesleyan Church in 1975and served the church with her love for cooking. Barbar (known as Grandma Barb)also volunteered much of her time at Liberty Christian Academy and Warrenton Christian School. The students and staff loved her chocolate chip cookie bars and many other desserts. She loved her family dearly and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barbara was a strong woman of faith and loved to serve.

Those who will remain grateful for having shared in Barbara's life are her daughters, Christine (Dan) Mandry, and Jan (Lloyd) Miller; her grandchildren, Tony (Jessica) Ellerman, Andy Ellerman, DJ Hill, Ashli (Jake) Todd, and Dustyn (Heather) Miller; many great grandchildren; and one brother, Kenny Boehm; and many other dear relatives and friends.

Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Alton Avery and her son, Michael James Avery, sister, Evelyn Wehmeyer, brothers, Tommy and Sammy Boehm, and her parents, Walter and Lillian Boehm.

A memorial visitation for Barbara will be held from 10:00am-11:00am on Friday, April 26, 2024, with an 11:00am Celebration of Life service to immediately follow at Family Community Church, 806 State Hwy 47, Warrenton, MO 63383. Lunch will be provided after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial donations to support the John 3:16 Mission for the Hurting & Homeless in Broken Arrow, OK. Memorial donations can be sent through Zelle (blessedmamamiller@gmail.com) or Venmo (@Jan-Miller-119) or c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383 in honor of Barbara. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.