Background
Burton, Barbara Richards was born on October 19, 1933 in Stamford, Texas, United States. Daughter of Okey Frank and Myrtle Dorothy (Olson) Richards.
Burton, Barbara Richards was born on October 19, 1933 in Stamford, Texas, United States. Daughter of Okey Frank and Myrtle Dorothy (Olson) Richards.
Registered Nurse, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, 1954. Bachelor of Science, East Texas State University, Commerce, 1976.
Operating room nurse, Hendrick Memorial Hospital, Abilene, 1954-1956; operating room nurse, Harris Hospital, Fort Worth, 1957-1960; operating room head nurse, Harris Hospital, 1960-1961; office manager, Ramsey County History Society, St. Paul, 1964-1968; school nurse, Garland Indiana School District, Garland, Texas, 1972-1984; vice president administration, Alexander & Alexander of Texas, Inc., Dallas, since 1984.
Board of directors Garland Symphony Orchestra. Member American Association of University Women (vice president 1976-1977), Dallas Area School Nurses Association (president 1971-1972), Talespinners Story League (president 1982, 92), Executive Women International, Alpha Chi.
Married Donald Gene Burton, November 20, 1954 (deceased April 1988). Children: David Richards, E. Suzanne, Paul Wayne.