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1926
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Barbara Bateman Obituary
1926-2020
Barbara Metcalf Bateman, 93, of Conroe passed away in Conroe on June 30, 2020. She moved to Conroe in 1944 when her father, L.E. Wichmann was transferred to Conroe to run Shell Oil's interest in the Conroe Oil Field. In 1945 she met Leo Metcalf, Jr., a newly discharged Navy Pilot in WWII at the naval airport in Conroe. They married on May 18, 1946 in Conroe and raised four children.
Barbara and her husband, Leo, took over the management of Metcalf Funeral Home in 1958 when Leo Metcalf, Sr. died. In 1968 her husband, Leo Jr., had a massive stroke and her role changed to care giver for the next 19 years. She was married to Leo for 41 years until his death in 1987. In May of 1991, Barbara married Morris Bateman, Sr. and they were together until his death in 2019. Morris's son, Morris Bateman, Jr. (Butch), became Barbara's 5th child and 4th son.
Barbara was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 76 years and attended daily mass until her health failed. She was also an active member of the Assistance League of Conroe until she moved to an assisted living facility due to her declining health.
Due to Covid-19 the services for Barbara will be restricted to family only. There will be a register book at Metcalf Funeral Directors on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3, 2020 for friends of the family to sign.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.metcalffuneraldirectors.com.
The family would like to thank Heritage Oaks Assisted Living for all their kindness and compassion, especially Jessy Vercher and Emily Sanoguel. We would also like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for all their care, especially Rich Kreitz.
Barbara is survived by 1 daughter, Babette Eikenberg of Galveston, 4 sons and spouses,Tommy Metcalf and wife Mary Ann of Conroe, David Metcalf and wife Suzanne of Marble Falls, Richard Metcalf of Surf Side, and Morris Bateman, Jr. and wife Patty of Conroe. She is also survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother, 1 sister-in-law, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
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Trina Withrow
July 7, 2020
We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to Mrs. Batemans family. She was a very kind and sweet woman. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Trina and Glenn Withrow
Cilla Pitts Goeken
July 6, 2020
Mrs. Metcalf was a truly lovely lady. I have such fond memories of her Christmas open houses on Delmont.
Babette, thank you for sharing your mom and memories as honorary bridge club members. That group of ladies was so special! Much love, Cilla
Toma Sue Thomas
July 5, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family of Barbara Metcalf Bateman. I pray your Faith carries you and will deepen during this time of separation from her. Hoping you find great comfort in knowing she is with Jesus and that you can one day be reunited with her in heaven for eternity.
Don Buckalew
July 3, 2020
My sympathy to the family in the loss in this wonderful lady. Take comfort in many memories that have developed over the many years.
Joy Norman McKnight
July 3, 2020
To Tommy, David and Babette: How wonderful that you had your mother in your lives for so long. She (and your family) has created a lasting legacy in Conroe that is cherished by so many people. Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences. Blessings.
Linda Reed Thompson
July 2, 2020
Mrs. Metcalf was a wonderful, caring person. She loved my mother therefore the family of Annie Reed will never forget her. Our sincere condolences.
Keith Lewis Byrd
July 2, 2020
What a special Lady. The Lewis Family offers our sincerest condolences to the Metcalf's.
Keith Lewis Byrd
July 2, 2020
What a special Lady. The Lewis Family offers our sincerest condolences.
Rebecca Anne Roelle
July 1, 2020
I will surely miss seeing Barbara, but know she's not in pain. Prayers for the family! Becky Roelle
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