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Cheryl Sue (Care) Barr was born February 24th, 1947 in Higgins, TX. to Jack and Betty (King) Care. She passed from this life on October 31, 2020 at the age of 73. Her early years were spent in Harmon, OK. In 1948 Jack and Betty had a son, Steve Care and Cheryl always called him ‘Stevie’. In the 50’s Jack and Betty moved to Oregon to find work and later returned to make their home in Arnett, OK. where in 1955 Dana Care was born. Jack continued to work as a mechanic and Betty took care of the home and their children all attended Arnett Public School. Cheryl graduated from Arnett High School in 1965. She enjoyed playing basketball and softball during her school years and was proud of her shorthand skills she acquired while in high school. She continued to play softball a few years after she graduated on local teams. After high school Cheryl moved to Edmond, OK. She lived with her Aunt Billie Jones and worked for a construction company in Edmond. She landed a job with the Oklahoma State Capital building in 1966. She did secretarial work and received numerous promotions and raises during her time there. She was very proud of her success at the Capital and often commented how much she enjoyed her job there.
On February 6th, 1969 Cheryl married Donald (Butch) Lee Barr. They continued to live and work in the Oklahoma City area. On August 11th, 1970 Shanna Sue was born and in November 1970 they established their home and family life in Vici, OK. On May 16th, 1972 Justin Lee was born. Cheryl worked beside Butch in the fields and during harvest she became a parts runner, field cook and wheat truck driver. She was a stay at home Mom and babysat numerous children around Vici over the years. She kept four boys daily; Little George Eastman, Little Fred Peters, James Clem and Bill Taylor. These boys were the same age as Justin and those five boys kept Cheryl busy. One day she put the boys down for a nap, and went to clean the kitchen. Soon she heard little motors running and went to check on the boys. They had climbed out the window and were playing with their trucks in the dirt! Cheryl laughed about this many times over the years, the boys had their own plans and napping wasn’t one of them. On November 27th, 1978 Shari Dawn was born. Cheryl continued her babysitting by keeping her great niece, Nikki Young. Shari and Nikki were playmates and on one occasion Shari decided to become a beauty operator and gave Nikki a new hair- do! Cheryl was mortified when she found the girls.
Cheryl took special interest in her children’s lives. She would stay up late at night to sew Barbie clothes for her daughter’s birthdays and Christmas. She painted ceramic pieces, sewed dresses and shirts, read books, played games, and enjoyed her children. When the first two children started Junior high Cheryl went to work. She worked for Brown and Sons Trucking near Harmon until her father became very ill with cancer and she quit to help take care of him. After her father passed she began working in home health care. Cheryl did this until her children graduated high school. While working, her children were busy in school. She attended basketball, softball and baseball games, took baked goods for class parties and served as a class parent . Cheryl was particularly great at making Shake N Bake chicken and she made a lot of chicken. She packed it in ice chests for every rodeo they attended so there was enough food to eat while traveling the road to a rodeo somewhere. She always pressed jeans and shirts so the kids were always starched neat and clean. She attended many stock shows, helped feed animals and walk show pigs. She drove to many band performances and many other school functions.
In November 1987 Butch and Cheryl completed the remodel of a home they moved from Waynoka, OK. to its current location 5 miles west of Vici. Cheryl was extremely proud of her new home. She was most content when growing her flowers and garden. She had numerous cats and dogs over the years and enjoyed watching the kittens play. Country life was a perfect fit for Cheryl. When her children were grown, Cheryl was employed at Wal-Mart in Woodward, OK. She sustained an injury at work which required knee replacement and she later had shoulder and hip replacement. She endured severe pain but continued to do what she could on the farm. Gardening was no longer an option but Butch built her flower pots up high enough she didn’t have to bend over and the flowers were blooming again.
When the grandchildren were born she was most happy to help out when needed. Butch and Cheryl drove many miles and hours to watch their grandchildren play their sports and other activities. She never hesitated when a child called and needed her help. She adored her grandchildren and found a way to give each one of them special time with grandma. She was a loving and nurturing grandmother and her grandchildren meant the world to her.
Cheryl was a member of the Vici Rodeo Club for years and worked concessions, kept gate, records and books for the club. She attended the Vici Methodist Church during her life in Vici. She helped serve meals and made food for many families over the years. All three of her children attended the Methodist church as well. She especially enjoyed watching her children in the Christmas programs at church.
In 2019, she, Butch and Steve took a trip Cheryl had dreamed about for many years. They left Vici, OK. and traveled to Oregon where she was able to see relatives, and her dear friend from high school. Cheryl was thrilled to take this trip and they were gone for quite some time. When they came home she couldn’t wait to share pictures and stories of their trip.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Betty Care, her parents in law- Ted and Iva Barr, brothers in law – Charles Barr, Ronnie Barr, Niles Young, Bob Vineyard and Joe Yowell- sisters in law- Betty Barr and Bonita Care. Nephews Travis Care, Bobby Vineyard, Billy Barr, Wesley Barr, Matt Hughes and one niece Susan Vineyard.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Butch Barr of Vici, OK., 3 children; Shanna Gullic of Mooreland,OK., Justin Barr and wife Marcia of Vici, OK. and Shari Collins of Taloga, OK. Nine grandchildren; Dalton Gullic of Wichita, KS., Kalyn Schultz and husband Ryan of Mason City, IA., Dawson and Jacee Barr of Vici, OK., Chance, Clay and Cole Collins of Taloga, OK. and Jayna and Teagen Gullic of Mooreland, OK. One brother, Steve Care of Shattuck, OK., one sister, Dana Yowell of Reydon, OK. and one sister-in-law, Geraldine ‘Jerry’ Young of Vici, OK. as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. Memorials may be made to the Vassar Cemetery in care of Shaw Funeral Home, P.O. Box 276, Vici, OK 73859.
Funeral Service Wednesday, November 04, 202O 2:00 PM First United Methodist Church Vici, Ok 73859
Burial will follow service at Vassar Cemetery, Vici, OK.
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