Age 89 of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026, at Beacon of Kalamazoo Hospital. Barbara was born on August 18, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Anne (Wells) Relaford. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and worked for National Water Lift and then in the cafeteria at Parchment High School. She enjoyed oil painting, flower gardening, spending time at the campground with her husband, family and friends and she loved watching the hummingbirds and had many feeders . On January 22, 1954, in Kalamazoo Barbara was united in marriage to Louis C. Warner who preceded her in death on December 30, 2016. Also preceding her in death were her parents; daughter, Debbie Wagner. Surviving are three children, Paul Warner, Kathy Swanson, Randy Warner; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Warner; half-brother, Bill (Margaret) Relaford; several nieces & nephews.