Barbara Diane Jeter, 80-year-old, Howe, Texas resident, died Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in Sherman, TX.

Barbara was born April 29, 1946, in Sherman, TX, to James Francis and Reba Jean (Miller) Deter. She was a graduate of Howe High School and of Grayson College, where she earned her Registered Nurse’s certification.

During her career, she worked for several nursing homes in the area. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Howe, TX. Barbara volunteered many hours of service to the American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels.

Barbara loved to garden and cook. She enjoyed sharing her food and giving out her handwritten recipes to family and friends. Barbara also enjoyed traveling with her church family, especially the yearly trip to Branson, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Reba Jeter, and a brother; James Dennis (Denny) Jeter.

Barbara is survived by sons; James Glen Portman and his wife Vicki, of Hooker, Oklahoma, Michael Dennis Portman and his wife Catrina, of Clayton, Oklahoma, grandchildren; Haylie Eyer, Blaine Portman, Loper McCune, Ty Portman, Breea Barnett, Delaina Portman, Chase Barnett, Jesse Portman, and great-grandchildren; River Portman, Forest Portman, and Liz Barnett.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:30 PM, on Friday, October 16th, 2026, in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church of Howe, Texas.

Online condolences may be made at www.waldofuneralhome.com.