BarbaraAnn Catherine Anna Obituary
We bid farewell to BarbaraAnn Catherine Anna in West Plains, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 23, 2026 at the age of 80. BarbaraAnn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint BarbaraAnn leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar E. Heider and Bernadine S. Heider (Dickneite); her husband Bob; her granddaughter Kristian E. Gehlken; her brothers, Roger Bertram and Thomas Heider; and her brother-in-law Kenny Conner.
She is survived by: her daughters, Carol C. Leal (Roberto) of California, MD, Theresa L. Gehlken (Jimmie) of Mountain View, MO, Wendy S. Maffei (Robert) of Niceville, FL and Patricia R. Smith (Sonny) of Mountain View, MO; and her siblings, Wanda Conner and Edward Heider. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren.
