Barbara Jean Nelson

Barbara Jean Nelson, Seminole resident, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Seminole at the age of 81. Barbara was born on March 19, 1944 in Charleston, SC to Mozelle Conyers and Mary (Wingate) Muncy. She grew up in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. She spent most of her life in Texas and California before finally setting in Seminole, Oklahoma to be with family. Barbara enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards, taking naps, going to garage sales, gardening and plant keeping.

Barbara is survived by her son, Leon Marlow of Seminole, OK; daughters Barbara Ladely of Seminole, OK and Deborah Gore of Seminole, OK; brother Olan Wingate of South Carolina; sister Ann Cogburn of Rockwall, TX; 7 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father Mozelle Conyers; mother Mary Muncy; brothers Bud Conyers, Preston Conyers, Herbert “Pee Wee” Conyers and Jimmy Wingate; granddaughter Misty Smith and great great grandson Monty Bailey.

Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025 and from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Seminole, OK with Pastors Jimmy and Nita Moreland officiating.