Barbara Ann Martin Phillips, 83, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at her home.

She was born December 15, 1932 to Jack and Ann Johnson Martin in Macomb, Oklahoma.

Barbara attended Big Lake High School and Draughn Business School.

She married Bill Phillips on December 24, 1950 in Big Lake, Texas and he preceded her in death on September 26, 2013.

After marriage she and Bill followed the oilfield and lived throughout Texas until moving back to Tecumseh in 1968 where she has since lived.

Barbara was a member of BPW for many years and attended the First Baptist Church in Tecumseh.

She worked in the medical field for many years.

Barbara enjoyed crocheting, collecting salt and pepper shakers, traveling, camping at the lake and especially attending family reunions held at the lake. Barbara loved to follow her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, their friends and the local youths chase their passion. You could find her in the bleachers cheering not only for own grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but all the kids. She was affectionately known as “Granny” not only to her family, but their friends and the local youths as well.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Phillips and her parents, Jack and Ann Martin.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Nan Claytor of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Angela Phillips of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, brother, Charles Martin of Altus, Oklahoma, sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Herb Holton of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, six grandchildren, Marcus Stagner, Vance Phillips, Wendy Allen, Matt Phillips, Daron Phillips and Misti Arrasmith; seventeen great-grandchildren, Brodhe, Saidey, Joel, Tavan, Corban, Damon, Cole, Savannah, Mia, Makayla, Aubree, Mattalynn, Izaac, Jenna, Michael, Aiden and Madden; two great-great grandchildren, Paisley and Elizabeth and other extended family and friends.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2016 and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2016 and continue until service time.

Family gathering to meet with friends and family will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2016 at Cooper Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Tecumseh Cemetery with Reverend Tony Peak, First Baptist Church in Tecumseh officiating under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.