Barbara Waynell Crisman Kuhlman's Obituary
Barbara Waynell Crisman was born in Mexia, Texas to Ruby and Wayne
Crisman on July 2, 1942. She passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Following her birth, her father left to serve in Africa and Europe with the
U.S. Army during WWII. While he was overseas, Waynell and her mother
moved to the Gulf Camp at Overton to live with her grandparents, Minnie
and Guy Crisman.
After the war and her father’s return, the family moved to New Orleans
before following her father’s career in the oil business to homes in many
places, including Houston, Morgan City, La, McAllen, Dallas, and, finally
Longview.
Waynell graduated from high school while her family lived in McAllen before
earning her BS in Home Economics from TCU. Later, she went to work for
Neiman Marcus and found her love for retail. She soon became Neiman
Marcus’ Assistant Buyer for small leather goods and stationery.
While living in Morgan City, Waynell met the love of her life, Jack Kuhlman,
in junior high school. Even though their lives took them on different paths,
their love reconnected them years later. Waynell and Jack were married at
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Longview on August 8, 1970. Later, they
joyously welcomed two children to their family: Charles Wayne Kuhlman
and Amanda Ann Kuhlman. Waynell and Jack were devoted partners for
52 years.
As a growth of Waynell’s love for retail, she and Jack purchased the Baby
Boutique in Longview that later became Kuhlman’s For Kids. Serving the
community she adored through their business allowed Waynell to meet
many customers who became lifelong friends.
Waynell gave selflessly of her volunteer time and talents to countless
community organizations. An active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church,
she lovingly served on the Bereavement Committee. Waynell was also
instrumental in the founding of the Haverty’s/Newgate Angel Tree where
she devoted countless hours to fulfilling thousands of children’s holiday
wishes. The Junior League of Longview, Crisman School, and Good
Shepherd Medical Center Guild are organizations Waynell proudly
supported.
Left to cherish her memories are Waynell’s loving family: husband Jack
Kuhlman; her children, Charles Wayne Kuhlman (Lisa) and Amanda
Kuhlman Roberts (David); grandchildren, Jonas Roberts, Nathan Kuhlman,
Meredith Roberts and Hunter Kuhlman; her sister, Brenda Crisman
Liverman (Michael); her niece, Camille Liverman Clark and children Emma
and Cory, and nephew, Crisman Liverman (Fran). Waynell also leaves
behind extended family and a large circle of friends she adored.
The Rosary will be recited at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00am on
Monday, August 15, with a funeral mass immediately following at 10:30am.
A private family burial will follow.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Lance Roe, the cardiology nurses at Christus
Good Shepherd, and Heartsway Hospice for their compassion and care.
Memorials may be sent to Haverty’s/Newgate Angel Tree (1101 W. Loop
281, Longview, TX 75604), Newgate Mission, St. Mary’s Catholic Church or
an organization of your choice.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.
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