Barbara Anne Ainsworth was born on March 8, 1936 in Hearne, Texas to George and Annie Williams Horan. She passed away with family by her side on Friday, February 15, 2019 in Bryan, Texas at the age of 82 years.

Barbara married Gerald Ainsworth on October 22, 2008. She loved spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.  She also loved to cook, travel and explore genealogy of herself and family in her spare time.

She was in involved working with the Dispute Resolution Center for many years. She served as past worthy matron and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #311.  Barbara was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the First Baptist Church, New Baden.  She had been a resident of Franklin for the past 10 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Annie Horan; son, Alfred (Buddy) Gene Loper and her daughter, Laurie Paire.

She is survived by:

Husband – Gerald Ainsworth of Franklin

Daughter – Debra Chappell of Rockdale

2 Step Daughters –

Belinda Ainsworth of Bryan

Karen Gossett and husband Patrick of Madisonville

3 Step Sons –

Jerry Ainsworth of Franklin

Danny Ainsworth of Franklin

Johnny Ainsworth and wife Lori of Hutto

Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church, New Baden, Texas.  Burial will follow in the Camp Creek Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin.