Barbara Marie Sigmon

Barbara Marie (Young) Sigmon departed this life on Tuesday September 14, 2010 to be with her heavenly father. Barbara was born on April 25th, 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Fred H. and Mary B. Young. Barbara grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Central High School in1942 and she took delight in reminding her family that she was a proud member of the red skirts while attending Central. After graduation, Barbara married the love of her life, Wes Sigmon. They were partners in every way for 68 years and both felt that their greatest accomplishment was raising their three children. Among her family's fondest memories were the holiday celebrations that she created for her children and grandchildren. Walking into Barbara's home at Christmas was like entering Santa's workshop. During their marriage, Barbara was instrumental for over 20 years in helping her husband successfully build one of the first major automobile dealer auctions in Oklahoma. When she was not busy in the business or spending time with her family, Barbara and Wes were traveling to all corners of the world. After their retirement in 1979, Barbara and Wes moved to the warmer climates of the Texas Valley where they resided in their home at the Harlingen Country Club for 27 years. Through the years, their home became the destination for many family gatherings. Barbara and Wes enjoyed entertaining their family and friends with outings to Padre Island and shopping and dining excursions to Progresso, Mexico. She became a realtor at the age of 75 while still finding time to play bridge and participate in her book club. Barbara and Wes returned to Oklahoma City in 2006 to become closer to family. For the past four years, Barbara has been active in her weekly bridge group, church and sharing her weekends with the "other" love of her life, Scotty, her special needs grandson. Barbara became the single most important friend in Scotty's life and when together they made all who saw them smile. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Betty Young Shelton and her beloved and only granddaughter Brittany Jane Wood.Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years Ralph Weston Sigmon of the home and by her three children and their families. Michael Sigmon and his wife Jane of Norman, Oklahoma and grandsons John Sigmon of Norman, Oklahoma and Stephen Sigmon and his wife Vanessa of Norfolk, Virginia; Dr. Patrick Sigmon and his wife Susan of Oklahoma City and grandsons Scott Sigmon, Dr. Jason Sigmon and his wife Marni, their children Jack Mathew, Lily Marie and Mary Kate, Dr. Clayton Sigmon and his wife Jessica, their children Adelyn Grace and Alice Elizabeth; Barbara Crandall, Ph.D. and her husband David of Oklahoma City and grandsons John Wood and Clint Wood and granddaughter Sally Alina. Barbara is survived by her sister Eileen Lockwood and her husband James Lockwood of Edmond and her brother Fred Young of Oklahoma City. Barbara is also survived by many dear nieces and nephews. Barbara's life was a gift and she left a legacy of faith, love, caring, generosity and a Godly example.