Barbara Ann Matney, 76 of Hallsville, died Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Barbara was born on December 18, 1945 in Matthews, Missouri the daughter of Clint and Clodean (Bewley) Hensley.

Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Moorehouse High School.

On June 3, 1966 Barbara married Jerry Matney, and he preceded her in death on April 29, 2020.

Barbara is survived by her children, Pamela Black and husband Scott of Hallsville, Anthony "Tony" Matney and wife Grace of St. Louis; grandchildren, Jessica Estrada and husband Cooter, Amanda Wright and husband Robert both of Hallsville, Brigette Matney (Kirby Butler) Marissa Matney, Nicholas Matney, Anthony Matney, Troya Valdespino, Evan Matney and wife Cindy, Mason Matney, all of St. Louis; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Jude Estrada, Dominic and Trinity Wright, Kayden, Kiyah, and Kehlani Butler, Sophia and Hunter Matney, Kinley Valdespino, Scotty and Sebastian Matney; siblings, Gail Byrum and husband Joe, Mary Nell and husband Gary Howard, Clint "CM" Hensley and wife Phyllis, and many nieces and nephews; her special companion, her dog Butch.

Along with her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jerry "Scott" Matney, a sister, Sue Newton, a nephew, Mark Boes.

Barbara enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, traveling in her younger years with her husband, taking care of her plants. She especially loved spending time with her special dog, Butch, and her family.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Matney Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.