Barbara Joyce Battles (Gaines) was born on January 11, 1939 in Moundridge, Kansas to parents John and Myrtle Gaines. She passed away on February 24, 2026 in Grove, Oklahoma. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, Feburary 27, 2026, at Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Green Hill Funeral Home.