Barbara Haile

Barbara was born January 22, 1942 in Levelland, Texas to the late Eldon and Gertrude Hensley. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Jim Haile, sisters Sandra and Toni, brothers RE, Gordon and Robert, and two children, Dalin McDougle and Donna Cain. She is survived by her two daughters Shirlin (Joe) Poupard of Lewisville Texas and Lynn (Wes) Sutton of Water Valley Texas, one brother Randy (Donna) Hensley of Leander Texas, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Barbara will be held Thursday, February 9. 2023 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Johnson’s Funeral Home, 435 Beauregard Ave, San Angelo Texas 76903.

A Celebration of Life will occur Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Water Valley Baptist Church, 15905 Spring Ave, Water Valley Texas 76958. Officiating with be Phillip Givens, pastor, assisted by Chuck Holler. Pallbearers will be Alex Goodson, Dylan Goodson, Liam Poupard, Wyatt Sutton, Weston Sutton and Greg Schkade. Wes Sutton will be an honorary pallbearer.

A graveside service will occur Monday February 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Ellis Resthaven Memorial Park, 4616 N Big Spring St, Midland Texas.

Barbara was a gifted singer, songwriter and pianist, most recently holding the position of Music Director at Water Valley Baptist Church before her move to Lewisville. She traveled around Texas for many of her younger years performing country music, and she passed that love of music on to her daughters. Her passion for music also included attending live music events and senior dances with her husband, Jim. Barbara was creative in other ways as well, including creating beautiful scrapbooks for her grandchildren, and she enjoyed many fun hours of creating 3D diamond art portraits for her friends and family.

Barbara was the rock of her family, always coordinating visits and family reunions, and sharing her music and her faith. All through her long period of illness, she held onto her faith in Jesus, and shared her testimony with so many. She never met a stranger, and was a blessing to so many on her journey. Ultimately, Barbara knew the Lord, and was ready to meet him.

We’ll not shed any tears for Barbara; that doesn’t mean we won’t cry. The tears are for those of us still here, for our absence from her, because she is now where we all long to be, in Paradise.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Haile family.