Barbara Joy Houser, 85, passed away on July 9, 2023 at the Minneola District Hospital.  She was born October 5, 1937 at Minneola, Kansas the daughter of Vernon and Bertha (McMann) Morain.

On April 27, 1954 she married James C. Houser in Dodge City, Kansas.

Barbara and Jim farmed for many years south of Minneola.  They lived on the family farm for nearly 60 of their 69 years of marriage.  She was a member of the Minneola First Christian Church (Crosswalk Christian Church) in Minneola.  After raising her 4 children, she greatly enjoyed working at the Minneola Nursing Home for nearly 15 years before retiring.  She compassionately cared for her mother, Bertha, her mother-in-law, Lillie and her aunts, Leon White and Juanita Morain.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband and friend Jim, 4 children Rob (Ruthe) Houser, Carrollton, Texas; Mark (Merrie) Houser, Plano, Texas; Janette Woods, Plano, Texas; and Shirley Stoner, Rifle, Colorado; 12 Grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; brother Bob (Donna) Morain, Overland Park, Kansas; sister-in-law Donita Morain (wife of brother Roger Morain), Hutchinson, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Bertha Morain, brother, Roger Morain, and mother-in-law, Lillie Houser and 2 grandson's, James Nicholas (Nick) Houser and Matthew Stoner.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 10:00am at Appleton Township Cemetery with Pastor Suzie Woods officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara had requested that memorials / donations be made to the Cookson Hills Christian Children's Home, Minneola Hometown Market or the Minneola Civic Center in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N, 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.  Or to any charity of your choice.