Obituary of Barbara Gene Ernst

Barbara Gene Ernst was born July 5, 1944 in Depew, Oklahoma to Helen (Devilbliss) Sharp. She married Charles Ernst. The couple was married 53 years and their union was blessed with five children. Her favorite holidays were Thanksgiving and Christmas. She was more excited than the children. Barbara was delighted by watching her kids, grandchildren and great grandchildren unwrap their gifts. Another activitiy she liked was watching westerns. John Wayne was her favorite actor and she liked Elvis Presley. She was a football fan and liked to watch OU and OSU but, we are not going to tell you which team was her favorite. Barbara was a huge animal lover. It did not matter what kind. Her favorite animal was Chunky her Chaweenie. She did not fish but, took great pleasure going with her family and spending time outdoors enjoying nature. Barbara was the happiest when she was surrounded by her family. She cherished her family. She took great pleasure in the time spent with them, taking care of them as well as cooking for them. Preceding her in death are son Charles Ernst Jr., mother Helen Sharp and grandson Michael H. Ernst Jr. She is survived by husband Charles Ernst Sr.; daughters, Constance Y. Reeves & her husband Gordon and Joyce R. Ernst; Son, Steve E. Ernst, Michael H. Ernst & wife Melissa; 15 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Tammy Sharp, Linda Smith; brother, Vernon Sharp & wife Ruth; and numerous nieces and nephews.