Barbara Evelyn (Frantz) Rupert, age 90, passed away on January 19th 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born December 24th, 1933 to Chester Frantz and Eva Nellie (Bartlow) Frantz in Lewis Township, Northumberland County, PA. She married Gordon T. Rupert, Sr December 19, 1952 in Muncy, PA. After their marriage they moved to Greenville County, SC where Gordon served in the USAF at Donaldson AFB. They returned to PA in 1954 after Gordon discharged from the USAF. They moved to OK in 1968 for Gordon to attend college and study for the ministry. Barbara and Gordon pastored churches throughout NW OK for more than 40 years. They retired to Hennessey, OK; later moving to Enid, OK. Barbara moved to OKC to be near her sons in 2019 after Gordon passed away.

Barbara was an avid reader; she enjoyed Bible based studies as well as Amish fiction. She played the piano for most of the churches they served. After having taught herself how to play the piano; she taught herself to play the organ as well. Barbara was also an expert seamstress; sewing a complete three piece suit for each of her sons. Barbara and Gordon loved to travel. Each summer they made trips back to PA to see family. Barbara enjoyed art in many forms since high school. She designed dresses in high school; did water color paintings and chalk drawings for church ministry. Barbara served alongside her husband in each church. She taught Sunday school, served as missionary president and local board member.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Gordon Rupert; her parents; her siblings, Willis T. Frantz, Chester F. Frantz, Jr., George R. Frantz, and Mary E. Gardner.

She is survived by her two sons, G. Thomas Rupert (Beverly); Timothy R. Rupert (Lori); grandchildren, Amy Spigelmyer (Ki), Trisha Mowery (Rich), Adam Rupert (Cassie), Amanda Clark (Byron), Jennifer McNulty (Chris) and 15 Great Grandchildren. Barbara is also survived by one sister, Idella Mae Sherman, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Celebration of life memorial service will be January 24, 2024 at Williams Church of the Nazarene, 6900 NW 50th St., Bethany, OK. Interment will be at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, OK.