Barbara Faith Forsythe

Barbara Faith Forsythe obituary, Plano, TX

Barbara Faith Forsythe

Barbara Forsythe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2010.
Barbara left her earthly life December 3, 2010. Barbara was born on November 10, 1938 in Calvin, Okl-ahoma to Thelma Catherine Cunningham and Clarence Homer Cunningham, the fourth child and the fourth girl in a family of eight children. Barbara graduated from Wewoka High School in Wewoka, OK. She graduated from Oklahoma's College for Women in Chick-asha, OK. On August 12, 1961 she married Homer Leroy Forsythe, Jr. in Holdenville, OK. She is survived by her husband, Homer of Plano, TX; her son, Tony Forsythe of McKinney, TX; his wife Susan and daughter, Desiree'; son Bill Forsythe of Murphy, TX, his wife, Cindy, and children; Duncan, Meredith, and Sam; son Michael Forsythe of Austin, TX; his wife Renee and children: Lucas, Mitchell, Maria, and Arianna. Barbara Forsythe was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Neva Alt, and three brothers, Buddy, Bryant and John Cunningham. She is survived by two sisters, Velda Hough and Enide Adair; and one brother, David Cunningham. Barbara taught English and Poetry at Putnam City Original High School in OKC, OK, Spring Creek in Houston, TX and Plano High School, Plano, TX. She was also a legal secretary for Leo Winters and Buss Cloud in Oklahoma City. She was an editor for writers and poets and was an excellent poet and writer herself. Viewing will be held on Sunday December 5, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ted Dickey Funeral Home in East Plano. A Rosary Service will be held at Sevier Funeral Home in Chick-asha, OK Monday December 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be at the Holy Name Catholic Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday December 7, 2010. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery at Chickasha.

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December 8, 2010

Mike & Leanne Bitsche posted to the memorial.

December 6, 2010

Paulette Pogue posted to the memorial.

December 6, 2010

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Mike & Leanne Bitsche

December 8, 2010

Homer, Mike & I are so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Mike is so sorry he is not able to attend any of the services. I know Charles has been there with you. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Paulette Pogue

December 6, 2010

Dear Forsythe Family-
Please know that prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
A fellow OCW girl
Paulette Pogue

December 6, 2010

Homer, I am so happy for the time I was able to spend with Barbara Faith. The trip to London was a very special time, and many more. I know you will miss her as I will. She will be in my heart and soul forever. Helen "Swifty" Callis.

Ron Tribolet

December 6, 2010

Homer, my sympathy and condolences to you and your family. God be with you and confort you at this time.

Ron Tribolet

Ronald Tribolet

December 6, 2010

Homer and family,

Sorry to hear about your loss. May the good Lord bless and keep you.

Ron Tribolet

Jim Clayton

December 6, 2010

Homer, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

judy andrasko

December 5, 2010

homer and family...i will always have fond memories of BF...am also glad that sylvia got to visit with yall this past summer...you are in my thoughts and prayers...love judy (drasko)

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