Barbara Ann Compton, 88 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Barb was born December 5, 1937 in Americus, GA the daughter of Roy Turner and Rachel (Hardy) Turner. She graduated from high school in Plains, GA. During her senior year Barb was the starting center on the Woman's State Champion Basketball team. She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Compton on February 21, 1959 in Cordele, GA. Shortly thereafter, the couple moved to Warrensburg where Barb was employed with Unifemme and later, Harmon Electronics. She retired from US Bank, formerly Citizen's Bank.

Barb was a very active volunteer. She loved helping others. She helped at the Western Missouri Medical Center Gift Shop for many years. She volunteered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Concordia, assembling Braille Bibles. Barb also was a long-time volunteer with The Mary Martha Guild at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was a member for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; sons: David Compton (Karla) of Godley, TX and Scottie Compton (Katherine) of Manor, TX; sister, Janie Hall of Cordele, GA; brother, Harold Turner (Ruby) of Brunswick, GA; grandchildren: Amber Fitzgerald (Jeremy) of Soap Lake, WA; Devin Bridenstine (Michael) of Flint, TX; Danielle Wright (Jonathan) of Rusk, TX and Zachary Compton of Flint, TX and great grandchildren: Nicolas Bravo, Eliza Bravo, Robert Wright, Jackson Wright and Benjamin Wright. She was preceded in death by her brother, Coy Turner.

Visitation will be held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Warrensburg, on Wednesday, July 8th, at 10:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at the church at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Joel Kurz will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville. There will be a luncheon scheduled immediately following the funeral service.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online Condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net