Barbara Jeanette (Allen) Romack 1940-2025

Barbara Jeanette (Allen) Romack, devoted mother, grandmother and wife, passed from this life on Oct. 14, 2025. Born in Hopkins County on Dec. 6, 1940 to Howard Allen and Hazel Nichols Allen, she was raised under the watchful eye and loving care of her grandparents, Melvin and Viola Nichols. Barbara attended Pickton High School, where she excelled academically and athletically. Barbara was named valedictorian of her class and was also a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. After high school, Barbara worked for Ramey Law Firm. After receiving her degree from East Texas State University, Barbara began her professional career serving as the highly respected director of medical records for Hopkins County Memorial and Presbyterian Hospital of Winnsboro before retiring. 

Barbara married Hal Romack with whom she raised two sons, Greg and Jeff. They were the proud owners of Romack Supply Company in Winnsboro for many years. She and Hal loved traveling together, exploring the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico. As long as their health permitted, Barbara and Hal were faithful members of Caney Baptist Church in Pickton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, Michael Ezell. She is survived by her two loving children, Greg Romack of Sulphur Springs and Jeff Romack and wife Kelly of Heath. Barbara, affectionately known as “Bebe” also leaves her precious grandsons, Landon Romack (Nicole) and Connor Romack (Logan) and the newest blessings, great-granddaughters Palmer Raye and Sophia Rose, all of Heath. She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Patsy Bolton of Sulphur Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her so.

Following a private interment at Caney Cemetery in Pickton, a memorial service to honor Barbara was held at West Oaks Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Caney Cemetery Association, c/o Sonja Bolton, 123 Charles St., Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482.