Barbara Ann Willis (Whitcher), 74, of Houston, Texas went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2022. She was born September 11, 1947 in Houston, Texas to Charles and Lydia (Lillian) Whitcher. Barbara grew up in Houston, where she attended Katherine Smith Elementary, Frank Black Jr. High, and Waltrip High school. She graduated from high school in 1966 and then attended the Texas Academy of Art where she received a degree in Commercial Art. Barbara married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Paul Willis, after graduation in 1969. They were married 51 years, and they have two wonderful children and 4 grandchildren. Barbara had a successful career as a commercial artist. She worked for Gordon Jewelers in Downtown Houston where she designed and drew the pamphlets that advertised the diamonds and different jewelry. After that, she worked for Fidelity Printing where she was an Art Director/ Graphic Designer. She worked for several years before selflessly choosing to stay home and raise her family. She then worked hard at being the absolute best mother and wife. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Willis; her parents Charles and Lydia Whitcher; and her sister, Sandra Forsythe. She is survived by two children, Paul Bryan Willis, and Lindsey Willis Gardner, husband Paul Gardner; her 4 grandchildren, Max, Karson, Lillian, and Easton; her siblings Charles Whitcher Jr., wife Christella, Melissa Estrada, brother-in-law John Forsythe plus numerous nieces and nephews. Many heartfelt thanks to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center’s doctors, nurses, and staff for the great care she received for many years. She would often speak fondly of the great experiences that she had while there and some of the wonderful people that she met. A visitation is planned for Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 1101 Antoine Houston, Texas 77055. The service will be Friday, July 8, 2022 at 12:00pm at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. Please join us for a reception at the funeral home following the services. Pallbearers for this service are Charles Alan Whitcher, John R. Forsythe, John F. Forsythe, Fredy Sanguinetti, Marcus White, and Benjamin Gardner.