Barbara Ann Hamre of The Colony, Texas, passed away January 25, 2020 at the age of 68. Barbara brought a light to the world that will continue to shine in the hearts of those that knew her and felt the warmth of her loving kindness. She was born on June 6, 1951 to Joseph Curro and Josephine (Santi) Curro in Omaha, Nebraska. Barbara graduated from Central High School in 1969 in Omaha. She married the love of her life, Gene Louis Hamre on May 5, 1973 at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Omaha. Barbara and Gene ventured together to the Dallas area in 1975 before settling in The Colony, Texas in 1978 to begin the next chapter of their lives together. They raised two wonderful and beloved children together, who survive her today. She retired from CNA Insurance in 2016 after 38 years of committed service as an Underwriting Technician. Barbara served as a devoted and active parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She graciously volunteered extensive amounts of her time as a member of The Ladies of Holy Cross where she prepared and served food after funeral mass, and held several classes each year to teach fellow parishioners how to make rosaries. As a daughter of a World War II veteran, the wife of a Vietnam veteran, and the mother to a son who continues to serve in the United States Air Force, Barbara was an enthusiastically patriotic American. She gave her unwavering support to the men and women who serve this country. Barbara was a passionate Dallas Cowboys fan, and never missed watching a game ever since Roger Staubach was the quarterback. She was a caring neighbor, doting grandmother, thoughtful daughter, dear sister, loving mother, faithful wife, and a devout follower of Jesus Christ. Anybody who knew her was truly blessed and fortunate to know her. Barbara will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
She is survived by her family, whom she loved more than anything in the world: her husband of 46 years, Gene Hamre; son, Phillip and wife, Jonna; daughter, Hayley; granddaughters, Grace, Ava and Kaitlynn; sister, Cathy; Cathy’s husband, Bob; and many other beloved family and friends.
Barbara was preceded in death by her loving parents, Joseph and Josephine; brother, John; and brother-in-law, Don.
The family will welcome and receive friends during a visitation on Monday evening, February 10, 2020, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, TX 75013. A traditional prayer of the rosary will begin at 7:30 p.m.
A memorial mass will be held Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m., February 11, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, Texas. Mass will be followed by an onsite reception until 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX.
Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara’s name to Holy Cross Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.