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Barbara Tunks Obituary
June 11, 2025
Vancleave, Mississippi - Barbara Illene Tunks was born on September 9, 1947, to Bob and Mary Pruett in St. Joseph, MO. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her home.
On December 30, 1974, she married the love of her life and soul mate, Gary L. Tunks. Barbara was a registered nurse who worked primarily in the emergency care unit. She and Gary lived in Northwest, MO until 1996 when they moved to MS. She loved the Gulf of Mexico and was so happy to be close for the remainder of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her second mother, her aunt, Mildred Pruett.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Gary L. Tunks; stepdaughter, Cindy Kilgore of Cameron, MO; her grandson and other love of her life, James Kelley; and her cousin (like a sister), Donna Francis of St. Joseph, MO.
Per Barbara's request, there will be no services. She will be cremated and her remains will join her beloved Gulf of Mexico.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, West Jackson County, is honored to serve the family. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com
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Jennifer Havelin Evans
June 14, 2025
Deepest condolences to her family. Ms. Barbara was an amazing "boss" at the OS ER. She will be sadly missed.
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