Barbara Jean Heymann, 92, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Thursday evening, October 22, 2026, at Winfield Senior Living.

Born February 25, 1934, in Elk City, Kansas, she was the daughter of George Paul and Cecil Marie (Tharp) Horton. She was raised on a farm in Elk County and attended country schools. As a young woman, Barbara babysat children. She later worked at Woolworth in Wichita in various capacities including, accounts receivable and machine operator.

Barbara was united in marriage to Harold Heymann on August 25, 1961, in Peabody, Kansas. The couple made their first home in Burns, Kansas where Barbara made a career as a homemaker and helped on the farm. Harold preceded her in death on January 6, 1997. Following Harold’s death, Barbara moved to Udall and to Winfield in 2017.

She enjoyed reading, sewing, and working puzzles. She especially enjoyed Bible studies at her home with Jehovah’s Witnesses from Kingdom Hall.

She is survived by nephews and a niece.

In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by sisters, Connie Humfeld and Marilyn Roberson.

Burial will take place at Ebenezer Methodist Cemetery in rural Burns, Kansas under the direction of Miles Funeral Service.

A memorial has been established in Barbara’s name for the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.