Corsicana - October 4nd, 1942 to December 21, 2024.

Barbara Christie, loving wife and mother, passed away on December 21st, 2024, with family at her side. A graveside service will be held at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery, 700 FM Rd 2555, Corsicana, TX 75110 on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Barbara was born on October 4th, 1942 in Corsicana, Texas to J.A. Penney Sr. and Geneva (Watkins) Penney. She graduated from Mildred High School in 1961. Later she married the one true love of her life, Elton Edward Christie. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage and raised two sons, Grady and Darin. Barbara was the kindest and most compassionate person one could ever hope to meet. She was loved by all.

Barbara always enjoyed life to the fullest. Her interests and hobbies included reading, spending time outdoors, music, especially country, cooking and sports. She was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys. She and Elton actually met at a high school football game. Her passing leaves a void that can never be filled. She will be missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elton Christie, father, John Andrew Penney, Sr., mother, Geneva Penney, son Darin, Christie, brother J.A. Penney Jr. and sister, Auralia Wren. She is survived by son, Grady Christie (Karen), sister ,Bettie Evans, nieces, Laurie Robertstad (Dave) and Julie Evans, nephew, Gary Penney (Donna), and numerous family and friends. The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff of Ascension Providence Hospital ICU unit, Caring Senior Service and to caregivers Catalina Valdez, Cynthia Welch and Christa Halliday, for their exemplary care and support.

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