Barbara Marlene Knisley

barbara knisley

April 3, 1938 ~ January 15, 2021

Barbara Marlene Knisley, 82, of Gainesville Texas passed away on January 15, 2021 at the North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, Texas. Barbara was born on April 3, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio to Alpha and Velma Robinson. She was a loving mother to her four children. Barbara loved to garden and loved to take care of her animals. She was a strong woman and loved her family very much. She is survived by her daughter, Sabrina Gilbreath and husband, West; son, Jeffery Knisley; daughter, Patricia McGee; daughter, Melissa Becker and husband, Wayne; grandchildren, Alison Becker and Conor Bridges; brother, Richard "Rick" Robinson and wife, Suzanne; niece, April Voorhees and husband, Don. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home, Gainesville, Texas. There will be a memorial service at a later date at her daughter, Melissa's home.

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  1. Prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss of your mom.

    • Melissa, we are so sorry to here of the loss of your Mother. Prayers for you all.

    • Prayers for your family.. I am so so sorry for your loss. Am here for y’all in this tough time.

    • Sweettalkerfarms@hotmail.com says:

      Thank you

    • Melissa, I am so sorry! My prayers for her and your family. It is so hard to lose a mom!

  2. Melissa, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Paul & Ramee?

  3. Melissa, Penny, Patty and Jeff – the amazing memories I have with your mom will always be with me. I can’t thank her enough for choosing the home she did and blessing me with your friendship, Melissa.
    My sincerest condolences to all who loved her, may you be filled with peace and comfort through this journey.

  4. Sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. She was beautiful inside and out! I will cherish the memories of the time spent with her.

    • April and Don voorhees says:

      I will miss my aunt Barbara I have so many wonderful memories with her ❤️?? Praying and thinking of you

      Love , your cousin April

  5. To Melissa & family,
    We pray that these words will bring you some comfort. Even though we never met your mom, we know she was a loving & caring person because that’s who you are! We value & respect you so much & are so blessed to know you! And we would have been double blessed to have known your mom. We pray you feel our love & prayers as you go through this season. Blessings, Charles & Carla & your Living Word Family

    • Becker family-
      I’m so saddened to hear this – my prayers for your family as you grieve.

  6. So many memories of your mom..Love you and praying for you and your family.

  7. Carlos & Jeanette Contreras & Family says:

    We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.

  8. I loved my sister. She was a loving and wonderful person. I am so sorry I can’t be there to support your family at this time.
    Love, your uncle Rick

  9. Barbara was a dear friend with a beautiful soul. She had such a love for animals, and was generous to everyone. She will be sorely missed. God bless her family, and may she have eternal rest.


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