Barbara Jean Gohmert Haby passed away at her home in La Coste on December 6, 2023 at the age of 73. She was born September 5, 1950 in San Antonio, Texas to Preston Gearld Gohmert and Betty Jean Gentry Gohmert.

In 1969, Barbara graduated from Medina Valley High School. On May 30, 1969, she married Rodney James Haby at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville. They were blessed with fifty-two years of marriage when he passed away in 2021.

For many years, Barbara provided childcare at her home in La Coste for more than fifty children and was like a second mother to many of them. While she never made a lot of money, she enjoyed taking care of the kids.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Jessica Haby of Castroville; daughter and son-in-law, Sabre and Shane Menchaca of La Coste; grandchildren, Tristan Haby, Madison Haby, Jagger Niemietz, and Corbin Menchaca; brother, George T. Gohmert of Castroville; and sister-in-law, Annette Gohmert of Floresville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rodney Haby; and her brother, Preston Gohmert, Jr.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Castroville Community Cemetery in Castroville, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Barbara's memory to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com