Barbara Lorraine Powell (Kuykendall)

Barbara Lorraine Powell (Kuykendall) of Lindsay, Oklahoma, passed from her earthly home into the arms of her heavenly Father on April 7, 2019, at the age of 68. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Barbara was born May 14, 1950 in Sayre, Oklahoma to William Lloyd Smith and Helen Iona (Waggoner) Smith. She attended Lindsay High School where she graduated in 1968. She was a proud Lindsay Leopard and thoroughly enjoyed their 50th school reunion held in 2018. She earned her degree in cosmetology and worked for many years in that field. She later became a commercial truck driver working for several companies and became a cross country driver with her husband, Frank. Barbara enjoyed telling stories about their team driving. She last drove for U.S. Express before fulfilling her dream of going back to school to become a registered nurse. Barbara worked for the V.A. Hospital in Oklahoma City and at Pauls Valley Hospital before retiring. Barbara loved gardening, working around the farm and family get-togethers. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Leslie "Frank" Kuykendall of Lindsay; daughter Tammy and husband Stephen Wagstaff of Edmond, OK; son Jesse and wife Summer Kuykendall of Moore, OK; son Jason and wife Deon Banoni of Fort Worth, Tx; son James Kuykendall of Lindsay, OK; daughter Traci and husband Chuck Flanagan of New Bern, N.C.; daughter Novalean "Tinker" Owen of Lindsay, OK. Grandchildren include: Stepheny Wagstaff, Jessica King, Tyler Simms, Hailey Simms, Angelica Simms, Brennen Flanagan, Rianne Flanagan, Tad Bennett, Cheyenne Owen, Katelyn Gage, Matthew Kuykendall and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Calvin Smith of Arizona and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Barbara also leaves behind a host of nursing friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her first husband Stanley G. Powell; a sister, Carol Chappel; brother Clayton Smith and a sister, Clovis Allen. A Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Boydston-Wilbourn Funeral Home Chapel in Lindsay, Oklahoma. She will be laid to rest following the service at the Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Scott and Angel Wilbourn of Boydston-Wilbourn Funeral Home in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made to the family on-line at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com To send a flower arrangement to the family of Barbara Lorraine Powell (Kuykendall), please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

Barbara Lorraine Powell (Kuykendall)

May 14, 1950 - April 7, 2019

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