Barbara Ruth Lewis Eckles was born in Colorado City, Texas, on June 5, 1943, and was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior and loved ones on September 18, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Zapata Funeral Home in Spur, Texas. Funeral services to follow at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at the Spur Methodist Church.
Throughout her life, Barbara wore many hats and held countless titles—Bobby, Barbie, Barb, Ruthie, Mom, Wife, Sister, Mrs. Eckles, Track Mama, the Boss Lady, Queen—and so much more. Above all, Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother and prayer warrior. Her life was anchored in unwavering faith and defined by deep love, grace and devotion—first to her Savior, and then to her family. She loved boldly, prayed fiercely, and shared her faith with courage and conviction. She leaves behind a lasting legacy of strength, compassion and wisdom for all who were blessed to know her.
Barbara is preceded in death by her father, Bob Lewis; her mother, Florence Lewis; her brother, Robert “Bubba” Lewis; and her great-grandson, Wren Moore.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Sparky Eckles; daughters Dedra and husband Trent Driggers, Audra and husband Todd Bryant, Missy and husband Jimmy Burson, and Jennifer and husband Stacy Bridges; her 12 grand-blessings, Colby and wife Cylie Driggers, Tyler and wife Laura Driggers, and Jentri and husband Layton Turner; Britney Bryant and significant other Matthew Montoya, Stephen and wife Jillian Bryant, and Brianna Bryant and significant other Orion Walker; Jordan and husband Travis Moore, Taylor Burson, Lane Burson, and Logan Burson; Brice Bridges and Brock Bridges, as well as 13 great-grandchildren; her sister, Brenda and husband Jack Martin; sister Camille and husband Danny Emory; and brother Micah and wife Kimberly Lewis, as well as many other extended family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial donations to Haskell Heroes, P. O. Box 937, Haskell, Texas 79521; Kent County Nursing Home, P. O. Box 86, Jayton, Texas 79528; Spur Methodist Church, 528 Burlington Ave., Spur, Texas 79370.
