Barbara Jean Haworth

Barbara Jean Haworth, 95, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was born on November 12, 1930, to Franz Albert Kammerdiener and Ora Tecilla (Bruce) Kammerdiener in Muskogee, and peacefully passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, in Muskogee. Barbara spent her life in Fort Gibson and Muskogee, Oklahoma. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1949 and later earned her cosmetology license. Barbara enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a beautician, faithfully serving her clients for many years and helping them feel beautiful both inside and out. On April 30, 1951, in Harlingen, Texas, she married the love of her life, Warren Dewey Haworth. Together they built a life centered on family, and a deep devotion to one another that endured through the years. She was a devoted and faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church and the Grace Heritage Society in Muskogee, where her steadfast faith was an important part of her life. She enjoyed an active and fulfilling life, finding great pleasure in playing golf, softball, and bowling. Barbara was an amazing cook and baker, always sharing treats with her friends and family. She also had a creative spirit and loved gardening, needlepoint, spending treasured time with her grandsons, and loved to play Mahjong with her friends. Barbara was dedicated to her profession and was a proud member of several cosmetology and beautician organizations, as well as the Phi Sigma Alpha Oklahoma Upsilon Chapter. Above all, Barbara’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished every moment spent together and held close the countless memories made with those she loved, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion. Barbara is lovingly survived her grandsons, Matthew Warren Haworth and wife Traci of Fort Gibson, OK and Richard Grant Bentley and fiancé Victoria Pearson and their daughter, Mina, all of Muskogee, OK; her great-grandson, Levi Haworth of Fort Gibson, OK; her great-granddaughters, Mina Bentley of Muskogee, OK and Addison Haworth of Fort Gibson, OK; her nieces, Margaret Verlbe of Lexington, KY and Leisha V. Haworth of Muskogee, OK; her nephew, John William Haworth of New York, NY; her special bonus daughter, Louise Dobson of Muskogee, OK; extended family and many friends. She is now reunited with her husband, Warren Dewey Haworth; her daughter, Carol Lynne Bentley; and her parents, Franz Albert Kammerdiener and Ora T. (Bruce) Kammerdiener. A viewing will be held 12PM - 7PM, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson with family receiving friends from 5PM - 7PM. Barbara’s life will be celebrated 1:30PM, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Gibson with Father Omar Cisneros officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Matt Haworth, Levi Haworth, Grant Bentley, and Cliff Garrett serving as casket bearers. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be made in Barbara’s memory to Grace Episcopal Church, 218 N. 6th Street, Muskogee, OK 74401, a place that held a special place in her heart. The family of Barbara Jean Haworth has entrusted her care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the Haworth family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Barbara Jean Haworth

November 12, 1930 - July 3, 2026