Barbara Faye Hudgins, 89, of Bristow, Oklahoma, died while surrounded by the love of her family on July 26, 2026.

She was born on August 5, 1936, in Kiowa, Oklahoma, to Sam and Pearl Jones. Barbara attended school in Kiowa and, upon graduation, began working as a secretary at Atlas Insurance Agency until she wed Wesley and became a full-time homemaker. “Granny,” as he was affectionately known by her family, loved all things outdoors, including mowing her yard, working in her flower garden, watching her beloved hummingbirds, tending to the cattle, and watching the sunset.

Barbara married Wesley W. Hudgins on January 9, 1954. They had three sons, Audie, Alan, and John Hudgins, as well as seven grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Hudgins; her parents, Sam andPearl Jones; her brothers, Bobby Jones, Dale Jones, Darryl Jones, and Sammy Jones; and her sisters, Doris Smith and Collen Heath. She is survived by sons Audie and wife Kathleen, Alan Hudgins and Andi Anson, and John Hudgins. Grandchildren Audra Bethel and husband Justin, Amanda McMasters and husband Paul, Amber Walters and husband Adam, Jennifer Hudgins, Chad Hudgins, Emily Vignonee, and Hannah Hudgins. Great-grandchildren Jayme Lyday and husband Tanner, Haden Bethel and wife Fayth, Halee Bethel, and Tucker McMasters. Great-great-grandchildren Harper Lyday, Viola Bethel, Audie Bethel, Bentlee McMasters, and Haddie Lyday. Sisters Oleeta Bowman and Shirley White and brother Jimmy Jones.

By Barbara’s request, there will be no funeral service. There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, August 9th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Route 66 Venue, 116 W. 8th Street, Bristow, OK 74010