Barbara Jo Hartford, 84 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Barbara was born on August 16, 1940, in Warrensburg, the daughter of Emory Earl and Thelma Norene (Ross) Dillingham. She graduated from College High in 1958 and married Billy Vern Hartford on June 8, 1958. Barbara worked as a bank teller at Citizens Bank for over 20 years.

She was deeply devoted to Pleasant Bethel Baptist Church and found great joy in her faith. She and Bill shared a love for traveling, often exploring new places together. They especially enjoyed visiting craft fairs, where they sold their woodwork.

Barbara is survived by her son, Billy Joe Hartford (Margie), and his children: Jessica Moore (Josh), Codi Wilcher (Jordan), and Colton Hartford (Amber), as well as her great-grandchildren, Joseph Moore, Billy Joe Moore, and Savannah Hartford.

She also leaves behind her daughter, Brenda Kay Sullivan (Donald), and her children, Taylor May and Tabitha May, along with her step-granddaughter, Alison Woodmansee, and step-great-grandchildren, Aiden, Jayce, and Colt.

Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Gloria Ann Criss (Bill); her brother, Larry Dillingham (Lois); and numerous other friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Ronald Dillingham.

Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Pleasant Bethel Baptist Church, southeast of Warrensburg with Rich Ricard officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Barbara Jo Hartford Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

There will be a luncheon following the service.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net