Barbara Lewis

Barbara Ann Lewis, age 69, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Osawatomie and Paola, passed away July 28, 2015 in an automobile accident at Springfield, Missouri. Her husband Charles passed away as well. Barbara was born November 2, 1945, at Osawatomie, Kansas, the daughter of Grant, Sr. and Tessie (Berry) Moore. She was united in marriage on February 25, 1997 to Charles L. Lewis at Ottawa, Kansas. Barbara graduated from Osawatomie High School with the class of 1963. She was united in marriage to Larry Criddle, Sr., and to this union three children were born. In addition, in 1973, Opal Clinkscale was born to Otis Clinkscale and Barbara. Barbara graduated from Fort Scott Community College with an Associates' Degree. She also graduated from Electronics Institute of Kansas City. She worked for King Radio, Bendix King, and Tall Grass Technologies as an electronic technician and retired from Team Bank at Paola in 2003. Growing up she attended Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Osawatomie. Faith Life Church in Branson, Missouri was her most recent church affiliation. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Charles Moore, Grant Moore, Jr., and Dennis Moore. Survivors include her sons Michael Criddle and his wife Launa and Larry Criddle all of Paola, two daughters Sondra Criddle of Osawatomie and Opal Clinkscale of Johnson County, six grandchildren, two sisters Charlotte Ursery of Osawatomie and Rita Moore of Paola, and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Children International which can be sent in care of the funeral home. To leave a special message for Barbara's family, please click the "Share Memories" tab above.