Barbara Joanne Fishel of Payson, Arizona, passed away on December 7, 2019 at the age of 88. She was born on November 10, 1931 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to parents Samuel A. Foster & Lena Pace Foster.
Barbara graduated from Duncan High School before marrying George Fishel, Jr. on January 7, 1952. The couple was blessed with 4 children: George Donald, Daniel Drew, Karla Jolene and Gary Wade. Barbara was always known as the life of the party and a female version of Will Rogers who "never saw a stranger". She was the greatest mom ever.
She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, George Fishel, Jr., her children; Daniel Drew Fishel, Karla Jolene (Bob) Lockwood and Gary Wade Fishel, her 6 grandchildren; Justine, Jolene, Jamie, Samuel, Jacob and Sterling and 7 great-grandchildren.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Samuel Albert & Lena Pace Foster and her son George Donald Fishel, & daughter in law Susan Fishel.
A graveside service will be held in the Duncan Cemetery on Monday, December 16, 2019 beginning with a visitation at 1:30 p.m. followed by the services at 2:00 p.m.