Barbara Joan Goode, 77, of Orrick passed away unexpectedly Jan. 29, 2025. She was born Aug. 15, 1947, in Excelsior Springs to Charles B. Nance and Joan Emma Allen. High school sweethearts, Barbara and Donald Ray Goode were married on Oct. 22, 1963. They had a wonderful 61 years together. They owned and operated Goode’s Service for more than 47 years.

Barbara was preceded in death by both of her parents and Donald Ray Jr., an infant son.

She is survived by Donald Ray; and three daughters, Donna Nelson (Greg) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Denise Glasser (Mark) of Warrenton, Va., and Deana O’Dell. She had six grandchildren, Ariel (Zachary), Connor, Cooper, Taylor, Lexen and Eilish; and one great-granddaughter, Ava. She also is survived by her sister, Betty Nance; and two brothers, Bob Nance (Sally) and Bruce Nance (Deborah).

Barbara enjoyed spending her days with Donald Ray, exercise classes at the Excelsior Springs Community Center, walks along the Fishing River trail, and actively caring for Ava and any other children that needed her love. She loved all children and any she cared for were nurtured like her own.

Her faith was strong and she was dedicated to the service of others.

Barbara will be greatly missed by her family and anyone who was blessed by her smile, laugh and kindness.

Funeral services were scheduled for Monday, Feb. 3, at Union Baptist Church, rural Orrick. Visitation was scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon, with services following at noon. Interment was to be at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City.