Barbara Ann Theresia Tetley, 74, of Bowling Green, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born on November 28, 1946, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Robert and Charlien (Clouse) Lawless. After attending the local schools, she later graduated from high school. On May 22, 1965, she married the love of her life, Craig Tetley, in Pagedale at the Kingsland Presbyterian Church. The happy couple were blessed with two children: Timothy and Robin.   When she wasn't caring for her family, she worked at Normandy School District as an elementary school administrative assistant. She later retired after 28 years of dedicated service.  Working in her yard with her flowers was a joy for her.  Barbara truly loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  She was a loving, compassionate woman and will be remembered fondly by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Craig Tetley of Bowling Green, her children:  son, Timothy Tetley Colorado, and daughter, Robin Bratton and her husband, Brian of Hazel Green, Wisconsin;  grandchildren: Christopher Bratton and his wife, Stephanie of Warrensburg, MO., and Ryan Bratton of Dubuque, Iowa,; her sister, Pamela Ryan and her husband, Robert of St. Charles;  two  nieces:  Kellie Sargis and her husband, Shawn of St. Charles, and Stefanie Ryan of St. Peters, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Per her request, services were private. Memorial Donations may be made to The Gideons International c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 701 Business Highway 61 North, Bowling Green, MO, 63334, 573-213-5110.

Friends and family are invited to visit our webpage at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.