Barbara Ann Wells' Obituary
Barbara Ann Wells, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Garland, Texas. She was born on August 25, 1938 to Kathleen Jackson in Dallas, Texas. Barbara married James (Jim) Wells on February 2, 1968 in Dallas, Texas. She left this earth with her husband Jim holding her hand as he had always done so selflessly and faithfully.She is survived by her husband, Jim Wells of Garland, Texas; daughter, Dondi Prestwood and husband Mike of Kaufman, Texas; sons, James Simmons and wife Christy of Garland, Texas; Michael Wells and wife J’Laine of Garland , Texas; David Wells and wife Lisa of Garland, Texas; and Jay Wells and wife Holly of McKinney, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and her beloved Chihuahuas Honey and Sweetie.FAMILY FIRST!!!! Barbara knew no strangers, she would take in any person or animal in need of rescue and nurture them as her own. She was the light of our lives and an example to strive to be like but no one could be as loving and giving as our Mom. She was always there for every life event and holiday and although small in stature, no one could ever fill this little lady’s shoes.Visitation will take place on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Wildwood Chapel at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 12:30 PM in the Wildwood Chapel.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Operation Kindness or the animal rescue of your choice in Barbara’s name as she would do anything to save an animal in need.Funeral arrangements have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75243.
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