Barbara Caraway

Barbara Lynn Caraway (77) a cherished mother, granny and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on August 3, 1947 in Jefferson, TX.

She was a beautiful soul who was hardworking, strong and generous beyond belief. Her love language was cooking, no one went hungry in her presence. Barbara enjoyed working in cafe's and owned several throughout her lifetime and enjoyed connecting with the community.

Barbara was passionate about her husband, John Wayne, who was the love of her life and she loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. Her hobbies included sewing, crafting, fishing, camping and going to the casino to play her slot machines.

She is survived by her siblings; Wayne Davlin and wife, June of Ranger, Glenda Thompson of Saginaw, Tommy Wells and wife, Patty of Colorado City; her son, Jerry Allen Wells and wife, Vicki Lynn of Odessa; grandchildren, JC and Seila Stone, Justin Wells, Heather Beeman, Meagan and Tommy Keyser, Zachary and Chelsea Stone, Mat and Tamarah Wells, Stormy Wells, Crystal and Daniel Plascencia, Tyler and Kelsey Wells, James Wells, Jr. and numerous great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wayne Caraway; three sons, Michael, James and Steven Wells and numerous other beloved family members.

Funeral services for Barbara will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Ronny Guess officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Stephens County. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Ranger, TX.