BARBARA JEAN PARKER RADNEY, beloved wife,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed
away on May 22, 2024. She was born on Oct. 13, 1935,
in Corsicana, TX, to James Howard Parker & Ethel
Grace Parker.
Barbara enjoyed playing the piano and played the
baritone in her high school marching band. She
was an active volunteer at church serving in
Mission Friends, GA’s and youth choir. Barbara
was also active in the PTA at her son’s schools.
She and her late husband Jairl were faithful to
attend any school event or sporting event their
son participated in.
Barbara graduated Salutatorian from Kerens High
School in 1953 and attended the University of
North Texas. She worked at Delhi-Taylor Oil,
Western Electric, and AT&T. She was a dedicated
member of Lake Pointe Church of Rockwall, TX.
Barbara married Jairl Wade Radney at Round Prairie
Baptist Church in Kerens, TX in June of 1954. Their
union was a beautiful testament to love & commitment
for nearly 70 years.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her
Grammy. She loved them dearly and was so proud of
them. Barbara was most happy when her family was
together for holidays and special occasions. She
especially enjoyed singing “If you’re happy and you
know it” to her great-grandson Archie.
Barbara loved her family and is survived by her son
Stephen Radney and wife Martha Radney, grandchildren
Sarah Radney Crumpler and husband Justin, and Rebekah
Anne McIntosh and husband Arch, & great-grandchildren
Archie McIntosh & Ruthie McIntosh. She is also survived
by her cherished sister, June Bumgardner. Barbara was
preceded in death by her husband, Jairl and her parents.