Graveside Memorial Services for Barbara Ann Vincent, Age 83 of West Plains, Missouri will take place on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 in The Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, beginning at 9:00 AM under the direction of The Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to The Gideon Bible Society, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Mrs. Vincent passed away August 16, 2026, five years later at the exact time and date of her beloved husband Lee’s passing.
She was born August 10, 1943, at Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Vera Huddleston and Gene Jones. On July 1, 1961, she was married at West Plains, Missouri, to Lee Donald Vincent, who preceded her in death on August 16, 2021; they celebrated sixty years of marriage. Barbara enjoyed traveling, especially to the mountains, going on cruises and attending Gaither concerts. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Vincent was a member of United Freewill Baptist Church.
She is survived by two children, Becky Wade and husband, David and Bruce Vincent and wife, Melanie; two grandchildren, Brittany Smith and husband, Michael and Clayton Vincent and wife, Georgia; two great-grandchildren, Becca Maggard and Elijah Smith; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dale Vincent, Harry Vincent and wife, Marie, Jerry Vincent and wife, Norma, Shirley Wilt and husband, Richard and Dee Vincent; and several nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husband, one brother, Larry Jones; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ethel Vincent, Sue Harris and her husband, Randy and Joe Vincent, preceded her in death.
