Barbara Walker Gainous was born December 19, 1929 in Ozark, Alabama. She passed away on August 14, 2019 in Pensacola, Florida at the age of 89.

She was predeceased by her parents, Beryl McNair and Lee Knox Walker and sister, Leah Walker McFee. She is survived by her beloved husband Robert Leroy Gainous, daughter Leigh Gainous Westholm (Larry), granddaughter Kate Westholm, and her brother, Jim Walker (Nancy), along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Barbara lived in Ozark until the early 1960s, then moved to Panama City where she met her husband of 53 years. She initially worked as personal secretary for K.E. Padgett, a pioneering early developer of Panama City Beach. She and her husband owned and operated The Sea Chest gift shop for several years at Panama City Beach and also a location in town. She returned to work for Mr. Padgett as he opened Pirate's Cove Marina and continued on as office manager for 15 years. She was a very strong lady with a quick wit and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family wishes to especially thank the nurses and staff at Glen Cove Healthcare in Panama City and Rosewood Healthcare in Pensacola, along with the caring nurses and staff at Covenant Hospice in both cities.

Visitation will be at Wilson Funeral Home on Monday, Aug 19 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Chaplain Chad Reister officiating.