Barbara Teitelbaum

Barbara Teitelbaum obituary, Lawton, OK

Barbara Teitelbaum

Barbara Teitelbaum Obituary

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Memorial service for Barbara Ann Teitelbaum, 66, of Lawton, OK will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026 at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Kirby officiating.

Mrs. Teitelbaum passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home.

Barbara was born on February 9, 1959 in Augusta, GA to Roiley and Marguerite (Sims) Wiggins. Her family moved to Lawton where she attended school, graduating from MacArthur High School. After graduation, she attended Cameron University where she received a Bachelor's of Science degree. Barbara was a dedicated worker and was the retail manager of Dollar Tree for 20 years before her retirement. She met the love of her life, Barry Teitelbaum, and share 15 years devoted to each other. Mrs. Teitelbaum will be dearly missed by all those that loved her.

She is survived by her mother, Marguerite Wiggins; her daughter, Terri Brannam and husband, Christopher Shelton; her sons, Ricky Petty Jr. and wife, Kari, Shaun Petty, Jeremy Teitelbaum, Joshua Teitelbaum, and Justin Teitelbaum; her grandchildren, Tatum Petty, Mark Brannam, Kevin Petty, Aaryn Petty, Skye Petty, Sabrina Wetherington, Dalton Petty; her 6 great grandchildren, and many other loving family members.

She is preceded in death by her father, Roiley Wiggins, and her husband, Barry Teitelbaum.
Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home

632 SW C Ave, Lawton, OK 73501

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