Barbara Jeff Wilburn, 83, of Orange, passed away on February 19, 2024, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Saturday, February 24, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas and her brother, Reverend Gordon Vaughn. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am, Saturday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Barbara was born in Center, Texas, on April 23, 1940, she was the daughter of George W. Vaughn and Nona Gladys Vaughn. She was a graduate of SFA and went on to teach first grade for 35 years. Once retired from teaching, Barbara always lit up whenever she ran into a former student of hers. She also enjoyed volunteering with hospice in her spare time. Barbara was a longtime member of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church in Orange where she also taught Sunday School. She loved the Lord fiercely as well as her church. She was a wonderful mother and the best “Maw Maw” to the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Nona Vaughn; husband, Gerald Wilburn; brother, Dexter Vaughn; and sister, Mary Ann Dailey.
She is survived by her children, Tammy Renee Henley and husband, Bo of Orange; Greg Wilburn and wife, Brandi of Lexington; two grandchildren, Johnathan Henley and wife, Brandy, Amber Rickenbrode and husband, Phillip; seven great-grandchildren, Austin Rickenbrode, Grayson Rickenbrode, Henley Rickenbrode, Jaxson Henley, Asher Henley, Penelope Henley, Sullivan Henley; brothers and sisters, Thurman Vaughn, Gordon Vaughn, Madge Lombardino, Rhonda Schlueter; sister-in-law, Loretta Vaughn; and brother-in-law, Price Wilburn.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Payne, Rusty Lombardino, Austin Rickenbrode, Grayson Rickenbrode, Asher Henley, and Jaxson Henley.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to MacArthur Heights Baptist Church at 3600 Nightingale Street, Orange, Texas. The family would like to give a special thank you to her church family and neighbor Charlsie Haley, and Center Well and Synergy for care and compassion.
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Anonymous
February 23, 2024
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Pamela Raybon-Bailey
February 22, 2024
I am so sorry to read this. She was my favorite 1st grade teacher. I just loved her. I even went back when I got older to help her get her classroom ready for the start of school. I was probably jr high age then. Such great memories I have of her. Prayers for the whole family.
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February 22, 2024
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February 22, 2024
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February 22, 2024
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Rene' & Janet Naquin
February 22, 2024
Rene' & Janet Naquin planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Barbara Jeff Wilburn.
Doyle Morse
February 22, 2024
I grew up in McLewis on Happy Home Drive. We moved there in 1972 and lived there until mid 1984. Mrs. Wilburn was our neighbor along with Tammy, Greg and Mr. Wilburn. One thing I will always remember about Mrs Wilburn was her kindness. We could be riding our bikes down the street and she would always lower the car window to say Hi to me and my sister Candi. She was a true example of Christ's love. My Prayers Uplifted to you Tammy, Bo, Greg and Family during this time of Loss.
Carolyn
February 21, 2024
Tammy, Greg, and family. I have known Barbara since I was a child. She was always so positive and always smiling. She seemed to be there for me in my lowest times. She was there outside the courtroom while I was on the witness stand testifying against my mother. She and Patricia met me at the door to the courtroom as I was overwrought with tears. I had to go to a college class that very night in San Marcos. She went to class with me and drove with me back home so I wouldn't be alone. She was there in the hospital when I told my dad goodbye and see you in heaven. She and Gerald stayed with us that next week and helped me clear out my dad's belongings.I know I haven't been in touch with her these last few months, but she was never far from my thoughts. I loved her and she was a God-send to me so many times. She will be truly missed! I know she and Patricia are strolling around heaven together and having a marvelous time. Love and prayers for you all, Carolyn
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February 21, 2024
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