Barbara (Holgate) Fouts went to heaven on August 5, 2021. Barbara was born on June 6, 1934 in Toronto Ontario, Canada to Edith (Hester) Holgate and Fred Holgate. Barbara went to nursing school at St. Joseph's in Victoria, British Columbia, and also worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines where she met her husband Ed Fouts in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They were married on July 27, 1958 in Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada. Barbara was a nurse practitioner and started her teaching career at Stamford Memorial Hospital, and later at the 3 Universities in Abilene and Angelo State.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Edith Holgate; brother, Fred Holgate; and husband, Ed Fouts.
She is survived by two daughters, Lynn Weir and husband Byron of Lubbock, Laurie McBroom and husband Barry of Rule; son, Mike Fouts and wife Kris of Rule; grandchildren, Eric Weir of Lubbock, Lauren and Landry Allen of Lubbock, Emily Fouts of Amarillo, Sam Fouts of Rule, Sarah Fouts of Lubbock, Eddie McBroom of Rule, Michael McBroom of Rule, Wesley and Kristy Weir of Waxahachie, Brennen and Felecia Weir of Frisco; and six great grandchildren with one on the way.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 2:00PM, at the Central Presbyterian Church, Stamford, TX. Cremation services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Barbara's name to Hendrick Hospice: 1682 Hickory Street, Abilene, TX 79601, or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.
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