Barbara Ann Kessler

Barbara “Ann” Kessler was born in Ft. Worth, Tx. On November 11, 1946 – spent her time growing up in Rankin, Tx. From Kindergarten to Graduation. Her Father Robert Allen Moore served as County Judge for many years also Mayor of Rankin Tx. Her mother Virginia “Ellen” Moore spent her time at home raising the kids and reading books. Ann enjoyed her days growing up with her brothers Butch & Skeet. She spent her time raising animals (sheep). Once she graduated, she went off to Sul Ross University in Alpine, Tx., then she finished her college at a trade school becoming a secretary. Shortly after she married and became a mom of two daughters Tracey Lynn & Mindy Ellen. The girls and her moved to Rankin, Tx. Where she began her career as a title clerk in Upton County. She spent over 40 years as a title clerk with her last 18 @ Randall Motors in San Angelo, Tx. She has enjoyed living in San Angelo where her daughter joined her to live as well. Ann loved Jesus and her children and grandchildren fiercely. She was a firecracker to say the least. She enjoyed hanging out with her family & watching all the babies grow. In her last few years, she became a Sunday watcher of Jimmy Swaggart (SBN) & the game show network & football on Saturdays. Ann was loved by her children and everyone she met, including her lifelong friendship with Carolyn Jean Patterson for over 50 years. Ann passed from her earthly journey at 79 years of age on December 16, 2025, with her daughter at her side.

Ann is survived by her two daughters Tracey Lynn Dirden & husband Shaun Dirden, Mindy Ellen Bratcher & husband Scott Bratcher. Her brother Skeet. Her grandchildren Amber Lynn Galindo, Seth Allen Adcock, Stacie Bratcher & Mackenzie Bratcher. Great grandchildren Aubreigh Gallegos, Brynleigh Gallegos, Teagan Hernandez, Ezekiel Galindo, Alayla Galindo, Case Galindo & Jaquline Adcock. And her great-great granddaughter Parker Mae Dobson. Her nephews are Kenny Moore & Aaron Moore.

She is preceded in death by her both of her parents Robert Allen Moore (Judge Moore), Virginia Ellen Shugart Moore. Her brother Butch Moore and her granddaughters Kaley Virginia Bowerman & Brianna Lucas. Her great grandson Judah Shaun.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 19, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com