Obituaries

Barbara Ann Wewerka

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Barbara Ann Wewerka, 91, of Jefferson City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Oak Tree Villas with her family at her side. She was born on October 16, 1929, in Owensville, Missouri, a daughter of the late William and Goldie (Branson) Wewerka. After high school, Barbara attended beauty school. She was the owner operator of Barb's Swirl and Curl from 1963 until her retirement in 2007. Barb was passionate about her flower garden and oil painting. She will be remembered as having an abundance of friends and relationships she'd maintained since elementary school. Barb was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and had attended there since she was five years old. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Barb is survived by her daughter: Cathie Hirschvogel (Frank) of Jefferson City; brother, Joe Wewerka (Judy) of Raleigh, North Carolina; granddaughter, Erica St. Pierre. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Bainer; siblings, Bill Wewerka, Ruby Tune, Wilma Harris, Gene Orr, and Betty Kraus; sisters-in-law, Darlene Morrison, Ruth Hester and Carol Wewerka. Friends and family were received on Monday, June 28, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Houser-Millard Funeral Directors with Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Rod Maples officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Central Missouri Hospice or First Baptist Church. Arrangements wer under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.

Published June 30, 2021