Barbara Ann Runnels,

Barbara Ann Runnels, 60, of Manhattan, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 30, 2022. Cremation will take place under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, KS. A memorial service will be announced soon.

Barbara was born February 15, 1962, in Junction City, KS, the baby girl of Elijah and Sondra (Hudley) Miller.

Barbara was a beautiful, active, funny and a joy of laughter. She was high spirited woman who had a lot of pride in being in her own skin. She passed that spirit on to many other people. Barbara lived in the Junction City community for nearly sixty years. She was a large part of Junction City Middle School where she worked for a long time as para-professional. Her biggest legacy with USD #475 was assisting with the girls basketball coach. She also volunteered with the boys and girls club. She was a coach and instructor with discipline and always left her students with a smile on their face. She was certainly a Junction City Blue Jay!

Barbara was a loving mother to her son Brandon Runnels. Brandon passed away June 22, 2021.

Other survivors include one brother, Ernest Miller of Manhattan, KS and twin sisters, Janice Smith of Henderson, KY and Janet James of Manhattan, KS; numerous nephews, nieces and a host of other friends and family members.

She is now reunited with those family members that preceded her in death including her parents and son Brandon.

May she now rest in peace and paradise.