Barbara Sue Herrick Wright was born November 5, 1932 and returned to heaven on November 6, 2015. She was a resident of Springfield, Missouri. With her family by her side Barbara passed away peacefully at her home. Barbara was born and raised in Springfield. She attended Greenwood and graduated from Springfield Senior High School Class of 1949. She later attended Gulf Port College in Gulf Port, Mississippi. She was a devoted Wife, Mother and Nana with a passion for charity and animals. She was the only child of the late Otto and Madge Robberson Herrick. She married Charles Robert "Bob" Wright, in 1951 and remained head-over-heels in love with him until his untimely passing in 1981. Barbara is survived by her two adoring daughters and their spouses Linda Wright Wilcox Beyer (Tony) and Terry Wright Davidson (Frank), her partner and best friend Dick Buescher, her grandchildren to whom she was their "Special Nana" Nikolaus and Kristofer Wilcox, Kendra and Lainey Beyer, Pat Davidson (Christi) and Nancy Davidson Eike (Eric) and her devoted caretaker Melissa Manzer. Barbara was a stunning beauty, inside and out. Her radiant appearance was only matched by her beautiful inward character and spirit. She was classy, charming, witty and the life of any party. Her devotion to her friends was unparalleled. She was charismatic and unique. Barb made everyone she met feel like they mattered. Barbara was a member of Junior League where she served as the Ball Chairman. She was also a member of Hickory Hills Country Club and had been an avid Tennis Player. She enjoyed entertaining above all else. And, boy, did she know how to throw a party. Her greatest pleasure was bringing family and friends together. No occasion was needed for a bash at Barbara's but when there was, in fact an occasion, she pulled out all the stops. Her family and friends were often found gathered around the bar or in her basement game room for a spirited game of Gin, Scrabble, Boggle, billiards or shuffle board. She enjoyed making her friends laugh and then making them a drink (not necessarily in that order). She was, indeed, the hostess with the mostess. She loved singing along with her partner Dick as he played the baby grand. She loved flowers. She loved puns. She loved all animals. She loved her family. She loved her friends. She loved a stiff drink. She loved life. Barbara Sue meant so much to so many. She touched the lives of everyone she met with her kind and generous spirit. Friends and family are to attend a family visitation Monday, November 9 from 5-7pm at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. The funeral will be Tuesday, November 10 at 2pm in the funeral home. The family would like to thank Good Shepherd hospice for their help. In lieu of flowers the family asks you to donate to the Humane Society or C.A.R.E.