Barbara was a wonderful friend. She, Holly, Christy and I have been a part of each others lives in some fashion since kindergarden. We were so blessed to have each other. Barbara was what I called my "heart" friend. She always knew what I was feeling without my having to say it. It did not matter that she was living in Bella Vista and I was in Little Rock and we hadn't spoken for a few weeks, she just knew. She was giving and generous with all she had to offer. She was the most selfless person I knew. One of the gifts she had was that of picking out the perfect greeting card and sending it at just the right time for any occasion or even no occasion. It is a little thing that can mean so much, and she was thoughtful in that way daily. There is nothing right about her being gone but I will continue to carry her in my heart always.
I only recently learned of Barbara's passing. She was as real as they come. I first met Barbara during junior high school years. We were Rainbow Girls together through the Masonic Lodge, so although we attended different junior high schools, we knew each other well by the time high school rolled around.
I am saddened she passed away so young, as some others from our class have. I will always remember her as a sweet, caring girl. I know she is sorely missed by her family and close friends. She was a wonderful person!
I was crushed when I got the e-mail that said she had passed away. I met Barbara in first grade in Mrs. Cagle's class at Mabelvale Elementary. Back then you didn't have kindergarten just 1st grade in the public schools. So she was one of my first gal pals and even though over the years we migrated through different groups of friends we still felt that deep bond of starting our formative years together and surviving time out of our parents sight for the first time. I remember her animal printed coat in elementary school and her porcelain white complection(like a china doll soo fragile). I remember meeting her mom and her accent. I remember how very smart she was and how compassionate and kind she was to everyone she came in touch with. I remember as adults completing our college educations and running into each other in the medical field. GOD has taken from us such a sweet soul. She will be forever missed. Heaven has a new angel.
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Janet C. Bryant
Barbara was a wonderful friend. She, Holly, Christy and I have been a part of each others lives in some fashion since kindergarden. We were so blessed to have each other. Barbara was what I called my "heart" friend. She always knew what I was feeling without my having to say it. It did not matter that she was living in Bella Vista and I was in Little Rock and we hadn't spoken for a few weeks, she just knew. She was giving and generous with all she had to offer. She was the most selfless person I knew. One of the gifts she had was that of picking out the perfect greeting card and sending it at just the right time for any occasion or even no occasion. It is a little thing that can mean so much, and she was thoughtful in that way daily. There is nothing right about her being gone but I will continue to carry her in my heart always.Amy Mitchell
I only recently learned of Barbara's passing. She was as real as they come. I first met Barbara during junior high school years. We were Rainbow Girls together through the Masonic Lodge, so although we attended different junior high schools, we knew each other well by the time high school rolled around.I am saddened she passed away so young, as some others from our class have. I will always remember her as a sweet, caring girl. I know she is sorely missed by her family and close friends. She was a wonderful person!
Amy Mitchell
Karen S. Wise (Owenson)
I was crushed when I got the e-mail that said she had passed away. I met Barbara in first grade in Mrs. Cagle's class at Mabelvale Elementary. Back then you didn't have kindergarten just 1st grade in the public schools. So she was one of my first gal pals and even though over the years we migrated through different groups of friends we still felt that deep bond ofstarting our formative years together and surviving time out of our parents sight for the first time. I remember her animal printed coat in elementary school and her porcelain white complection(like a china doll soo fragile). I remember meeting her mom and her accent.
I remember how very smart she was and how compassionate and kind she was to everyone she came in touch with.
I remember as adults completing our college educations and running into each other in the medical field.
GOD has taken from us such a sweet soul. She will be forever missed. Heaven has a new angel.