Barbara Collier, 67, of Union, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 23, 1958, to the union of Victor and Ida May (Sullentrup) Kaver. On February 14, 1992, she was united in marriage to Michael Collier in St. Clair, who survives.

Barbara enjoyed viewing the world and her family through the lens of a camera and loved sharing her many pictures with others. She cherished camping trips with her family when her children were younger, as well as simple joys like getting her nails done. Most of all, she treasured the time spent with her grandchildren and loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Ida May Kaver; and by her daughter, Rita Gates.

Barbara is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Michael Collier, of Union; sons, Michael Stolte, of Maryville, and Justin Burmingham, of Union; daughters, Michelle Younger and husband Ray, of St. Joseph, Jacinda Karll and husband Jeremiah, of Marthasville, Gina Komo and husband Benjamin, of Dixon, Chrissy Gardner, of Union, Loretta Collier, of Springfield, Toni White, of Union, and Tiffany Sang and husband Ricky, of Warrenton; brothers, Lawrence Kaver and wife Kathy, of Union, and Randy Ray, of Camdenton; sisters, Rosie Sullentrup, Peggy Sullentrup, and Sharron Sullentrup, all of Washington; thirty-three grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and countless friends.