Barbara Ann Waldram

Barbara Ann Waldram, of Middlebrook, Missouri, entered into rest on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 86 years and 28 days. She was born on February 10, 1940, in Weingarten, Missouri, a daughter of the late Orville Jacob and Sylvia (Lawrence) Hammack.

On July 16, 1988, Barb, as she was lovingly known, was united in marriage to James “Jim” Waldram, who survives her. She is also survived by her five children, Randall Dunbar of Foristell, Missouri, Walter Franklin Phillips Jr. of Wright City, Missouri, Tony Phillips and wife Kim of Wright City, Missouri, Lisa Unnerstall and husband Dean of Wright City, Missouri, and Christopher Phillips and wife Becky of Dallas, Texas; two stepchildren, James Waldram and wife Amy of Middlebrook, Missouri, and Elizabeth Whitener of Farmington, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Randolph of Graniteville, Missouri; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Barb worked for many years at Best Western and Casey’s, supporting her family with unwavering dedication. She never called in sick, always upheld the values of hard and honest work, and found joy in attending services at Iron Mountain First Baptist Church whenever she was able. Preceding her in death were her parents, her first husband Kenneth “Buzz” Dunbar, three brothers, George, Louis, and Clyde Hammack, and two sisters, Edna Dunn and Ruth Whited.

Barb Waldram was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know and love her.