August 8, 1941 – September 20, 2018

Barbara Gail Tebow, 77, of Salina, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 peacefully at her home. She was born Aug. 8, 1941, in Southwest City, Mo., to Walter “Jack” Lett and Ethel Mae (Cantrell) Lett. She married Billy Joe Tebow, Sept. 11, 1960, in Southwest City. They were married for 50 years before he died in 2011.

She was a banker for 33 years. She loved to crochet, cross-stitch and was a gifted seamstress. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing prized roses. She enjoyed cooking meals for her family, especially during the holidays, and teaching her grandchildren how to cook. She was an active member in her church, working with young children in Sunday school and the Cubbies in AWANAS. She was known as “Grandma” to everyone.

Survivors include: her children, Melanie Leepers (Fred) of Salina, and Jack Tebow (Doris) of Quinter; grandchildren, Terah Robinett (Todd), Tabia Norris (Spencer), Tiana Leepers, Jordan Kiser (Tyler), and Ryan and Leah Tebow; great-grandchildren, who were the joy of life, Iylah Robinett, and Kamryn and Eliza Norris, and a fourth on the way; brothers, Harry P. Lett, and Dick Lett (Pam) of Southwest City; and nephews, nieces, and beloved friends and extended family.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bill Tebow; her parents; and twin brother, Jackie Lee.

Family will receive visitors 10-11 a.m., with services following at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio, Salina. Private inurnment will be at a determined later date in Southwest City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Hospice of Salina, and First Southern Baptist Church of Salina building fund, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.