STILES, BARBARA ANN

STILES, BARBARA ANN 9/16/1934 to 6/19/2023 Barbara Ann Urbach Stiles, 88, of Waynesville, died on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her residence. She was born on September 16, 1934, in Flushing, NY, to Edward and Ida Mae Urbach. Barbara grew up in Cape May Court House, NJ, where she met Francis Tomlin Stiles. She trained as a nurse at Philadelphia General Hospital and the couple were married in 1955 in Forida during Fran's service in the navy, Later they served in Fran's pastorates in NJ, NY, NH, PA, CA, FL and MO. Barbara was a woman of strong faith, an enthusiastic supporter of missions, and a Pioneer Girl leader. She also worked as a nurse in many locations. She had the gift of friendship and could talk to anyone. She loved to learn, read, and travel, especially by Amtrak train. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Jean, Barbara is survived by her husband, Fran, three daughters, Barbara (John Kwasny), Miriam (John Mindeman), and Jenny (Chuck McGinnis), and one son, Timothy (Lorena), along with eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, June 26, 2023 at Faith Baptist Church of Waynesville, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Baptist Children's Home c/o Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.