Barbara E. Ahre, better known as Chick, passed peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Feb. 6, 2026, at the age of 69. She was born on Sept. 23, 1956, as the 7th of 10 children in Ponca City, Okla. Chick married the love of her life and the perfect man for her, Frank Denny “Dennis” Ahre on Dec. 26, 1971, who preceded her in death in 2017.
Chick loved having bonfires with friends and family, working with ceramics and crafts, listening to cozy mysteries on Audible and her dog Moosha. She was a retail worker at both Walmart and Macy’s for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her large and outspoken yet loving family. Honestly if anyone knows Chick, they will remember how much she enjoyed playing Uno, Skip Bo and Phase 10 while talking all kinds of smack.
Chick was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Alcorn; her mother and stepfather, Barbara and Gene Chase; her aunt Mary DesChamps; her sister, Virginia Rowe; and her brother, Mark Alcorn.
Chick is survived by her beloved son, Dan Ahre and Amelia, grandchildren Dillan (Madison) Ahre and Aidan Ahre; great-grandchildren Naomi Lafay Ahre, Wrenley Grace Ahre and Decklan Wade Ahre; brothers Arvin (Kathy) Alcorn, Donald (Andrea) Alcorn, Terry (Gloria) Alcorn and David (Kathy) Alcorn; sisters Cheryl Wilson, Susan (Dean) Brown, and Kay (Jim) Burns; sister-in-law Betty Alcorn; aunts Grace Ulrich and Carolyn Ballinger; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home will host the visitation on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at 9 a.m., with services immediately after at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Ryan Cemetery in Tarkington.