Barbara Lorraine (Keller) Cofer, age 79, was born June 19, 1932 to Charles & Rosa Keller in Oklahoma City, OK and passed away February 16,2012 after a lengthy battle with heart disease and the results of a stroke. Barbara graduated from Central High School in 1950, then worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone company. She married Fred Cofer and they made their home in Oklahoma City, where she later worked at Monnot & Monnot Architecture. In 1968 she graduated suma cum laude from Central State University (UCO) with a B.S. in Education and two years later with a M.Ed. in Reading. Barbara taught at Coronado Heights Elementary in the Putnam City School District for 24 years then retired in 1992. Barbara always looked for and saw the best in everyone. She enjoyed and remembered her students over the years and was still in touch with many of them. She loved to do crossword puzzles and spend time with her two grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her husband of 57 years, Fred, one daughter Karen Henderson, and her husband, Craig Henderson, two grandchildren, Karalyn and Caden Henderson, all of Oklahoma City. She is preceeded in death by her parents Charles and Rosa Keller and one grandson Clayton Alex Henderson.

Her dedication to teaching was only surpassed by her devotion to her family and many friends who loved her and will never forget everything she brought to all of their lives. Her kind, loving smile, bright eyes and sweet disposition always brought warmth to your heart. She was an extremely loving, thoughtful and giving person, whose focus was always on the well-being of her family and friends. She was a devoted wife and mother, daughter, and a great friend to so many. Barbara had the ability to influence and touch the lives of everyone she met. She made many dear friends throughout her life who will miss her terribly. God has gained a most special and beautiful angel. Barbara leaves a legacy of love, joy and devotion seldom accomplished by others. She spent her last years at Bixby Health & Rehab surrounded by a professional and caring staff. A memorial service will be held at Vondel Smith Funeral Home North on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Second Chance Animal Rescue or the American Diabetes Association.