Barbara Sue Tomlinson (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Barbara “Barb” Sue (Rogers) Tomlinson was born December 3, 1945 in California. She passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in Lebanon, Missouri, surrounded by her family. She was eighty years, one month and two days of age.
Barb moved with her family to Lebanon, Missouri at an early age where she would meet and marry her true love, Don Tomlinson. She worked at the family business in Richland, Missouri, “The Dairy King”, for many years.
Barb is preceded in death by her loving husband, Donnie Tomlinson; her siblings and their spouses, Wayne and Hazel Burns, Mike and Shirley Duncan, Lester and Laura Coleman, Dale and Betty Coleman, Billy Coleman, Steven Coleman; and her brother-in-law, Steve Swift.
She is survived by her son, Fred Tomlinson; two daughters, Donna Gray and Tammy Anderson; two grandchildren, Brandon Gray and his wife Lacinda and Randy Gray and his wife, Tyler Prugh; two great-grandchildren, Bennett Gray and Elias Gray; her siblings, Donnie Rogers and his wife Bobbi, Phyllis Swift, Phillip Coleman and David Coleman; and other relatives and friends.
Barb was a member at Hazelgreen Church.
She had a wonderful sense of humor and was said to be particular in the most enduring way.
Barb enjoyed shopping, having cookouts and baking. She also liked going on walks, watching western movies and square dancing. She loved being “Mammaw” to her wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her unwavering dedication to her family. Barb was a loving wife, devoted mother and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother. Her home was a haven of warmth, love and laughter, where countless memories were created and cherished. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
All services will be private.
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