Barbara Jean Yates, age 69, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at Cox Medical Center South. She was born November 3, 1945, in Ottumwa, IA, to Elmer and Verna (Parcel) Baugher. She was united in marriage to William Yates on February 14, 1981, in Springfield, Missouri. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Verna Baugher; one brother , Joe Baugher; and one sister Phyllis Decker. She is survived by her loving husband,William Yates, Springfield, MO; six children, Reggie Hoaglin and wife Connie, Nixa, Trac Hoaglin and wife Sonja, Springfield, Billy Yates and wife Tabitha, Springfield, Rick Hoaglin and wife Denise, Nixa, Randy Hoaglin, Rogersville, and Angel Mc Intosh, Hollister; twelve grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Baugher, Springfield and David Baugher, Springfield; one sister, Judy West of Ash Grove; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO . Burial will be held in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, MO. Visitation will be held from 6-8 on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Convoy of Hope. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.