Barbara Ann Tilley Martin

Barbara Ann Jennings Tilley Martin passed away peacefully, at her home, on October 4, 2016, in Weatherford, Texas at the age of 80.

She was born on March 16, 1936, in Baytown, Texas to Ethyl and Louis Jennings. Barbara attended school in Weatherford. She married Don Wilson Martin, her high school sweetheart. Barbara began working as a stylist and was a hair dresser for more than 60 years. Her children remember her as a caring mother. She was an active member at North Side Baptist Church. Barbara loved singing in the choir, travelling, reading, cooking, and loved her “bling.”

Survivors include her daughters, Karen Tilley Sharp, Cynthia Tilley Tyre, and Gaylene Tilley; grandchildren, Kristi Little, Chance Tyre, Charley Tyre, Chad Tyre and his wife, Ashley, and Michelle Phillips; great-grandchildren, Star Little, Ivy Little, Kiley Tyre, Jordan Tyre, Bryson Tyre, Brennan Tyre, Baylee Tyre, and Brenley Phillips; and one great-great-grandchild, Alijah Casillas; great friend, Houston Green; step-children, Mary Dawn Martin, Don Andrew Martin and his wife, Shelby, Jennifer Martin Robinson and her husband, Will; step-grandchildren, Brick Martin, Bree Martin, Brock Martin, Brae Martin, Adrienne Martin, Brianna Martin, Rebecca Robinson, Michael Robinson. 

She was preceded in death by Ethyl Boykin and Louis Jennings; her sons, Kevin Ray Tilley, and Brian L. Tilley; and her husbands, B.L. Tilley and Don Wilson Martin.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am, Tuesday, October 11, at North Side Baptist Church. Pastor Van Hauser will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Barbara’s life.