
Teresa Barnette - 63
June 18, 2022
Oklahoma City, OK
Teresa Lynn Barnette passed away on June 18, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends, aftera courageous battle with Cancer. Teresa was born December 28, 1958 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. She was the third of three childrenborn to John Dale Snider and Joanne Ruth (Wilson) Snider. Teresa spent her childhood in PoncaCity, Oklahoma, where she enjoyed playing softball, cheerleading, working as a lifeguard, andspending time with her family. Teresa worked very hard in her professional life – always looking forthe next challenge. She began her career as a Secretary at Conoco Oil Company in Ponca Cityand advanced within the company over the next couple of years. In 1979, Teresa gave birth to adaughter – Jennifer Barnette. A few years later, Teresa married Mike Barnette and they had twosons – Joshua Hank Barnette and Brian Adam Barnette. Teresa and her family stayed in PoncaCity until 1988, when the family moved to Western Oklahoma where they took over the family farmnear Clinton, Oklahoma. Teresa and Mike divorced and she became a single Mom, working fulltime and tending to the farm. As busy as she was, she still supported her children in their lives –attending ball games or other school functions, making sure they knew she was their biggest fan. She taught her children to work hard and never give up on their dreams. After all of her children graduated high school and moved from the farm, Teresa decided to start anew life in Yukon, Oklahoma. There, she met the love of her life – Darren Huey and startedworking in the oil and gas industry once again. She worked at JW Power, JW Wireline, ExideBattery, and settled at ARKOS Energy in El Reno, where she was employed until her death. Throughout Teresa’s life, she persevered through any obstacle. On the farm, Teresa tackled anychore – cutting firewood, raising cows, chickens, pigs, pheasant, quail, training bird dogs,gardening, and even harvesting honey from wild bees. She enjoyed spending her spare time inthe outdoors – fishing, swimming, bird – watching, and reading. She loved gatherings with herfamily and truly enjoyed the role of hostess. She loved feeding her family and they loved the foodshe fed them. Teresa and Darren enjoyed their lives together by attending or watching NASCARraces, ice hockey, Rock and Roll concerts, fishing at Lake Eufaula (or any other place you couldcast a line), or just sitting on the back porch watching the birds she loved so much. Teresa will bemissed by all who knew her and will always be remembered as a kind, fun-loving, determinedwoman that enjoyed life to the fullest. Teresa is preceded in death by her father – John Dale Snider; Mother – Joanne Ruth Wilson; andSon – Brian Adam Barnette. Teresa is survived by her long-time love – Darren Huey of the homein Yukon, Oklahoma; Sister – Chris Nance and her husband Kenny of Ponca City, Oklahoma;Brother – Steve Snider, Monett, Missouri; Daughter – Jennifer Barnette, Cordell, Oklahoma; Son –Joshua Hank Barnette and wife, Amanda, Midwest City, Oklahoma; Daughter-in-law – SierraBarnette, Clinton, Oklahoma; Five Grandchildren – Paige Canterberry, Farmington, Missouri; WillCanterberry, Cordell, Oklahoma; Tyler Canterberry, Cordell, Oklahoma; Lucy Barnette, Clinton,Oklahoma; Ben Barnette, Clinton, Oklahoma; and Bowie England, Cordell, Oklahoma; Niece –Jessica Snider and Nephew – Will Snider, Missouri; Best Friend – Kaye Abramson and herhusband Mike, Clinton, Oklahoma. A small, private memorial will be held in July on the family farm to honor Teresa’s life and legacy.