Barbara Wyota Deere, 79, of Summerfield, OK passed away Sunday, September 06, 2020 in Summerfield. She was born September 14, 1940 in Summerfield to Willie and Lurahree (Allison) Walden. Barbara was retired from Kiamichi Electric as a billing supervisor where she worked for over 25 years. She was active in her community and loved to serve those who lived in it. She helped prepare meals every Tuesday at the Summerfield Community Center for many years. She was active in the Busy Bee Quilting Club. She would accompany James to many horse races over the years to help cheer on a horse that they would have racing. Barbara loved her family more than anything in the world and especially the time she got to spend with her great grandchildren. She will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Doyle & Jackie Walden; sister, Carolyn Dwillis.
Survivors include her husband of 61 years, James Deere of the home; two sons, Michael & Sherry Deere of Summerfield; Joe & Cindy Deere of Poteau; brothers, Neil & Lynn Walden of Reichert, Rick & Sharon Walden of Roland; sister, Debbie Coleman of Muskogee; granddaughters, Marcie Barnes of Shady Point, Kacie & Dillion Fields of Poteau, Breanna & Tyler Dial of Farmington, AR, Heather Deere of Williamsburg, VA; six great grandchildren; special friends, Molly Turner & Jean Gill.
Private services will be held. Thanks to Heart of Hospice for the care and comfort in her last few weeks and the many people who called and visited.
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