OBITUARY
Barbara Ann Wagnor, 96, was called home by her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on Friday, December 19, 2025, in San Angelo.
Barbara was born August 16, 1929 in San Angelo. An amazing woman of character with many talents. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother. She was a God-loving woman, soloist in her church, artist, gardener, fisherman, and great cook.
She lived a full life, a very strong woman who was a walking miracle. She lived two thirds of her life with only one kidney, was a survivor of five different cancers, two hip replacements, a knee replacement and she never let any of it get her down.
With great love, Oscar and Barbara were married for 56 years. Their marriage was a true partnership and an inspiration to others. They worked together in their business, Wagnor Construction Company. They collaborated on every bid. As the bookkeeper, she was quite proud that after undergoing an audit, the IRS owed them an additional refund.
Barbara was a faithful, woman of God. She cherished her faith and being a member of the Baptist Church. Over her lifetime here in San Angelo, she was a member of several churches. Most notably, Oscar and Barbara were Charter Members of Lake View Baptist Church who worshiped there for almost 50 years. She was happy to recount that they had laid some of the first bricks. Most recently, she attended Fort Concho Church. She loved that Daniel Ortiz, the grandson of one of her dear friends and son of a couple she long respected for their children’s ministry, served as pastor.
Barbara’s solos at church were a real treat for all in attendance. Wherever she worshipped, she was generous with her talents and treasure.
She was a gifted artist. An amazing china painter, who won multiple blue ribbons at the local and Texas State fairs. She went on to teach porcelain arts and won even more ribbons in the instructor category.
When it came to the outdoors, she loved gardening, raising farm animals, and fishing. Barbara grew some of the most beautiful irises and lilies. She often lost sleep bottle feeding orphaned farm animals; and loved to fish, especially for catfish.
She was a homemaker. She sewed clothes for all her children, and made the best enchiladas, burritos, cakes, and cookies you could imagine. One felt fortunate to be called to her table.
Barbara was a matriarch, friend, and role model. She was good to everyone and was fun to be around. She told stories with laughter and enthusiasm, was always there to listen, and gave great advice.
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Julie Jouglard and husband Mike; her sons, Larry Wagnor, Clifford Wagnor and wife Sarah; her six grandchildren, Michele Fast and husband Mitch, Janey Ptacek and husband Nick, Rene’ Jouglard, Stacey Phillips and husband Mike, Trey Wagnor, and Carter Wagnor; her eight great-grandchildren, Natalie Fast, Madeline Fast, Jordan Karcher, Madison Camplese, Acelyn Camplese, Kirkland Phillips, Zachary Phillips, Trey Phillips; and her great-great-granddaughter, Paislee Vance.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Vernon Brafford, her brothers, Billy Brafford, and Wayne Brafford, and her sister, Janey Mitchell, her loving husband of 56 years, Oscar Arthur Wagnor, her devoted son, Arthur Wayne Wagnor, and a dear grandson, Oscar Albert Karcher.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Daniel Ortiz, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of Barbara’s favorite charities:
- Hospice of San Angelo, 1933 University Ave., San Angelo, Texas 76904
- Meals for the Elderly, 310 E Houston Harte Expy., San Angelo, Texas 76903
- The Pregnancy Help Center of Concho Valley, 2525 Sherwood Way, San Angelo, Texas 76901
- Boy Scouts of America, 104 Veterans Memorial Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903
-From Robert Massie Funeral Home
