Barbara Ann Wallace-Gregston-Coldiron was born in Dallas, Texas, April 29, 1949, to her parents Dan
William Wallace I and Linda Wallace. She is proceeded in death by her father, Dan William Wallace I,
and, mother, Linda Wallace.
Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Barbie Ragland-Smith and her grandchildren Stephanie
Ragland, Steve Ragland and Susan Ragland and her sisters, Linda Morris, Laura Walker and Janet
Freestone and her brother Dan Wallace II, many cousins, nieces and nephews and six great-grand
children and another on the way.
Barbara was a beloved bartender at the Debonair Danceland in Dallas, Texas for many years. Barbara
was also a member of the Scorpion’s Bike Club in Dallas, Texas. Her love for animals brought her to be a
foster home for many animals including cats, dogs, birds, squirrels and a possum.
Barbara died on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home in Garland, Texas, around 4:00 p.m. in the arms of
her loving daughter, Barbie Ragland-Smith.
Barbara’s service will be held, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Eastgate Funeral, 12973 LBJ
Freeway, Garland, Texas 75040.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a local animal organization of your choice.