Barbara Lyn (Short) Bray

Barbara Lyn Bray, 58, of Richmond M0. Gained her wings unexpectedly on March 31^, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday April 5, 2025, from 4:oo to 6:00 p.m. at the Wellington-Napoleon Funeral Home Chapel, Wellington, MO. Barbara was born on August 7, 1966, daughter of Joseph Short and Wanda Ruffin. Employed at Hallmark for 7 years, where she encountered life-long friendships. Her hobbies she enjoyed collecting antiques, growing flowers, visiting on the porch drinking coffee. Always enjoyed decking out the yard and house for the holidays for all to enjoy. She loved seeing the kids at Halloween, giving out lots of candy. Barbara is survived by her son Devin Hill, Richmond, MO, Life long partner Michael Wetzel, Richmond, MO., Sisters: Debra (Doc) Webb Independence, MO. Carla Finley, Richmond, MO. Janice Cox of Georgia. Nephews Brandon (Emily) Finley, Dustin Finley, James Pool, Jesse Pool and Andrew (Jennifer) Blazer, Nieces Andrea (Gerald) Branstetter, Adrianna (Mario) Armstrong, and many cousins. She was proceeded in death by her parents Joseph Short and Wanda Ruffin, twin sister Carol Ann Short,  twin brothers Wesley and Leslie Short, nephew Jeffery Short and Step father Edward Ruffin, Great niece Makayla Pool.