Barbara Jeanne Gatewood

September 20, 1948 - December 9, 2020

Barbara Jeanne Gatewood, age 72, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born September 20, 1948, in Jefferson City, a daughter of Gayle C. and Wilma (Surface) Connell. On April 22, 1967, in Independence, she was united in marriage to Francis “Monty” Gatewood, who preceded her in death on January 3, 2010. Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sunrise Beach, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Sunrise Beach and was a Relay for Life volunteer. She enjoyed cooking and looked forward to yearly trips to Branson with her family. Barbara especially loved her dogs, Bella, Patches and Taz. She is survived by her sisters, Glenda Brown and husband Tom of Gravois Mills and Lorna Bybee and husband Edwin of Jefferson City, Missouri; her aunt, Mary Payne of Jefferson City, Missouri; several nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, Gayle Connell, her mother, Wilma Quick, step-father, Paul Quick and nephews, James Bybee and William Harmon, Jr. A private family graveside service and interment will be held in Garber Memorial Estates in Laurie. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ozarks Kat and K9 Shelter. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.