Barbara Ann (Youngblood) Huskey of Blue Eye, MO, was born March 4, 1952, to Robert and Nola Johnson Youngblood at Berryville, AR, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, September 13, 2023, in Springfield, MO. She is survived by her sisters Wanda Lippe, and husband Joe of Wyandotte, OK, Carolyn Newman, and husband Andy of Sullivan, MO, sister-in-law, Helen Youngblood of Blue Eye MO, and brothers, Jerry Youngblood, and wife Tahita of Blue Eye, MO and David Youngblood, and wife Michelle of Branson, MO. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, her church family, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Nola Youngblood, paternal grandparents Willie and Essie Collier Youngblood, her maternal grandparents Johnie and Jessie Dodgen Johnson and brother Eugene Youngblood.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of the Blue Eye community graduating from Blue Eye High School. Upon graduation she began an apprenticeship with Rosalee Chapman in her local beauty salon where she learned the skills necessary to become an accomplished beautician. Barbara worked at Rosalee’s Salon for 35 years.

In 1997 Barbara also began a position with Bass Pro Shops at Top of the Rock. There she worked as a hostess at the restaurant. It wasn’t long after working there she became a familiar face to all those coming to dine at the restaurant. She was a mainstay at the Osage Restaurant at Top of the Rock. She welcomed guest into the restaurant with her beautiful smile, class, and charm just as if she was welcoming them into her home. When Barbara wasn’t working she enjoyed spending her time at home cooking, sewing, or working in her flowerbeds.

Barbara loved her family and friends above all else and was always going to great lengths to make sure everyone felt special and loved. She was a friend to everyone and always willing to lend a helping hand to all.  She truly had a servant’s heart until the Lord called her home. She was a member of Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church at Blue Eye.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time at Greenlawn Funeral Home Branson Saturday, September 16, 2023.  Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. and burial will follow at Blue Eye Cemetery.  Bro. Larry McCreary and Pastor Wayne Kean will be officiating.

Memorial tributes to Barbara can be made to your charity of choice.