Barbara Helen Harris O'Kelley passed away on May 17, 2026, in Bowling Green, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeanette F. Taylor and Ernest H. Harris.

She is survived by her siblings Robert and Carl Harris, and Helen Mitchell, her children, Charles Luther O'Kelley, Kendra Lee O'Kelley Goodman, William Randolph O'Kelley (Lesley), Shawna Marie O'Kelley Messer (Ernie), Ricky Allen O'Kelley (Martha), and Jeanina Rene O'Kelley, Her grandchildren, Heidi T. O'Kelley, Rachel O'Kelley Davis, and Kelley Grindle. 3 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Barbara worked professionally as an office clerk, volunteering with the ministry as often as she could. In her spare time, she enjoyed collecting bunny rabbits of all shapes, sizes, and forms, crotcheting, and doing crossword puzzles. Barbara is remembered by those surrounding her, by her loving nature. She will be deeply missed.