Barbara Jean Schmidt, 78, of Hardin died on Sunday, October, 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Barbara was born on December 26, 1940 in Hardin, the daughter of Verner and Mildred (Doelling) Meier.  She was united in marriage to Paul "Roy" Schmidt of Norborne on May 17, 1980; he preceded her in death on December 15, 2006.

Survivors include: her three daughters, Debbie (Kent) Newham of Hardin, Tammy (Scott) Summers of Richmond, and Pam King of Mission, KS; one step-son, Eric Paul (Jan) Schmidt of Arizona; 7 grandchildren: Eric (Melissa) Heil, Angie (Brad) Steele, Reanna (Jake) Vandiver, Taryn (Micah) Waters, Reid Summers, Matthew Ross, Cydney (Daniel Sciara) Ross; 2 step grandchildren: Hans Schmidt and Heather (Jason) Gianan; 8 great grandchildren: Brett Heil, Clara Heil, James Earl, Macki Steele, Lochlan Steele, Hazel Waters, Fern Waters and Breck Vandiver; and 2 step-great grandchildren Amelia Gianan and Zoey Gianan.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her step-grandson, Paul Ryan Schmidt.

Barbara was reared and educated in Hardin and graduated from Hardin High School in 1958.  In addition to raising her children, Barbara also worked outside the home as a secretary at Ray-Carroll Co-op in Hardin, The Hardin State Bank and Ray County Farm Bureau in Richmond.  Barbara was very outgoing and was known for her big smile, laugh and her gift of gab.  Her greatest love was her family and her church.  Her grandchildren loved and adored her and called her Mimo.  Barbara enjoyed attending all of her children's and grandchildren's sporting events. She was always on the go doing something.  Barbara was one the most faithful members of the Hardin First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed singing in the church choir and in a trio with Jan Crook and Sandy Halterman.  Barbara also enjoyed reading and camping.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Hardin First Baptist Church.  They can be either dropped off or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 E. Main St/PO Box 190, Richmond, 64085.

Visitation and memorial services will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. at Hardin First Baptist Church.  Inurnment will follow services at the church in the Hardin Cemetery.  Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.  Please share your memories of Barbara with the family at www.thurmanfunerahome.com