Barbara J. Gebhards

Barbara Jean Gebhards, the daughter of Emery Calvin and Pauline (Moore) Davisson, was born October 18, 1935, in Tyler, Texas. She attended Akron High School, Akron, Colorado, graduating in 1953.

On January 6, 1957, Barb was united in marriage to H. Reed Gebhards at the Methodist Church in Akron. They made their home on the family farm in Langdon, Missouri and became the parents of two daughters, Diana and Stacy. In 2008, the couple moved to Rock Port, Missouri. Reed passed away in January of 2021.

Barb was a homemaker, proudly raising her family. In her later years, she worked with Jacque Gayle Gebhards at her gift shop in Rock Port for several years. Barb was a member of the Rock Port Baptist Church. She was actively involved within her church, including being a choir director, pianist, and teaching Sunday School.

Barb also was a member of Red Hatters. She loved gardening, reading, and puzzles. She was very artistic, sewing and crocheting. Barb especially loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with family. Barb passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her home in Rock Port, at the age of 90.

Besides her parents and husband, Reed Gebhards, Barb was preceded in death by daughter, Stacy Teater; grandson, Brooks Weber; siblings, Robert “Bobby” Davisson, Joan Challis, and half-brother, Pat Whalen. Survivors include daughter, Diana Weber, Rock Port; grandchildren, Joshua Shelton, Trey Weber, Chase (Alyssa) Weber, and Adam (Sydney) Teater; nieces and nephews, Kristin Davisson, Karol (Davisson) St. Clair, Karen Davisson, Kirk Davisson, Susan Challis, Bill Challis, and Cindy (Challis) Orr.