Funeral services for Barbara Jene O'dell of Butler, Missouri will be 2 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel and Crematory (660-679-6555) in Butler. Visitation prior to services 1 - 2 p.m. Thursday at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family for funeral expenses. Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.
Barbara is survived by one daughter, Nancy Lou Jones and one son, Gerald L. Jones both of Butler, Missouri; six granddaughters, Sonya Jean Wisdom (Justin) of Butler, Missouri, Jessica Townsend (Matt) of Peculiar, Missouri, Kristi, Amber, Desiree and Jamie; 16 great-grandchildren including Hailey Allen (Courtney), Jaden Heckadon and Frazion Wisdom all of Butler, Missouri; and three great-great-grandchildren, Savannah Roderick, Tariq Allen and Kingsten Allen. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donnie O’dell (11/20/19); one son, Harold W. Jones; and sister, Danna Hodgens.
