Barbara and her family later moved to Midwest City, Ok, which is where she attended high school, formed lifelong friendships, and met her husband, James D. (Mike) Miller.
As a young military wife and new mother, Barbara traveled by sea with her infant daughter, Joni to Tripoli, Libya to join her husband who was stationed there. While in Tripoli her second daughter Jennifer was born.
The years spent in Tripoli were joyful and exciting, quite an adventure for an Oklahoma girl who had never been out of the country before.
After a few years back in the States and the birth of another child, son Tony, the next stop for the family was Chaumont, France, where Mike was stationed at Chaumont Air Base. Again, it was a happy, exciting time for Barbara and her growing family.
The next destination for the family was Suffolk, England, where Mike was stationed at Lakenheath AFB. Barbara gave birth to their youngest child, Nancy shortly after arriving in England. England was a time of travel and adventure for the entire family Barbara loved getting to travel through Europe with her family and friends.
Barbara was the quintessential military wife, she made a house a home no matter the circumstances.
As an Air Force wife, Barbara was able to travel the world, experience varied cultures and make lifelong friends that became family.
Barbara was a wonderful homemaker and cook, she loved being a wife and mother. As her children grew older Barbara went back to college and got her degree. She then began a new career at the OU Health Sciences Center in the lab as the business manager.
After retiring, Barbara and her dear friends nicknamed The Golden Girls spent many hours playing cards, Yahtzee and various other games, traveling to Florida, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoying the symphony and Broadway shows.
Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband James D Miller (Mike), and her sister Neomah Sheckles.
Barbara is survived by her children Joni Miller Wilkinson Macon, Ga, Jennifer Miller (Dena) Edmond OK, Tony Miller Midwest City OK, Nancy Miller Dickeson (Blake) Denver CO. Grandchildren Emily Wilkinson Grest (Jon) , Andrew Wilkinson, Claire Wilkinson, Michael Miller (Lillian), Sarah Jane Dickeson, James Dickeson. Great grandchildren Jackson Grest, Neomah & Katie Miller.
Beloved Nieces and Nephews Holly Ramsey (Wade), Brian Biggs (Sheila), Cindy Schwingshakl (Ken), Bill Payne (Kim) and several great nieces and great nephews.
Barbara is also survived by her youngest sister Jane Ward Biggs, who, for the past two years has lived across the street. Jane was a wonderful source of support and companionship for mom, we are so thankful for our Aunt Jane, brother Tony, his son Michael and family for taking such good care of mom, which allowed her to stay home during her illness. Mom passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and her dog.
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