Barbara Ann Arndt

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Roller Funeral Home Chapel
1700 E. Walnut St.
Paris, AR  72855
Thursday, July 13, 2017
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Roller Funeral Home Chapel
1700 E. Walnut St
Paris, AR  72855
Friday, July 14, 2017
10:00 a.m.


Fort Smith National Cemetery
622 Garland Avenue
Fort Smith, AR  72904
Friday, July 14, 2017
12:00 p.m.
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Fort Smith National Cemetery
622 Garland Avenue
Fort Smith, AR  72904
Barbara Ann Arndt

of Paris, AR

December 26, 1936 - July 11, 2017

Barbara Ann Birkhead Arndt born December 26, 1936, in New Blaine, Arkansas to the late Lindell and Ina (White) Birkhead, passed away Tuesday, July 11th 2017, in Paris, Arkansas after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was a 1954 graduate of Paris High School and a 1958 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. She was a retired elementary teacher having taught for 32 years. She taught in North Little Rock, Fort Smith, Charleston, Ozark, Benton and Paris, Arkansas, also in Sand Springs, Oklahoma and Fort Benning, Georgia.
She was a life-long member of First Christian Church of Paris and member of Arkansas Retired Teachers Association.

On October 9, 1965 she married Richard Arndt in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by Richard, her husband of 52 years, a daughter, Sallie Arndt of Paris; a son, Eric Arndt and wife, Melissa of Fayetteville; two granddaughters, Erica Arndt of Ozark and Audra Arndt of Fayetteville; a grandson, Kyland Arndt of Fayetteville; a step-daughter, Paula DeLeon and husband, Gilbert of New Braunfels, Texas; a step-son, Richard Kidd and wife, Kay of New Braunfels, Texas; two step-granddaughters, Diane Bracey of New Orleans, Louisiana and Emma DeLeon of New Braunfels, Texas; a step-grandson, Stephen DeLeon of New Braunfels, Texas; a sister, Eleanor Underwood and husband, Larry of Derby, Kansas; a brother, Bruce Birkhead and wife, Kay of Fort Smith; two nieces; two nephews and special friend, Hilda Turner of Scranton.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. H.C. Varnadore, pastor of First Christian Church of Paris. Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. at the Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Larry Underwood, Todd Birkhead, Bentley Allen, Harvey Johns, Bill Warren and Doug Morris.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara's name may be made to First Christian Church, 120 East Walnut Street, Paris, AR 72855.



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Barbara Dick-carroll
Rogers,
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Friday, July 14, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of mrs arndt's passing. I was just talking to a friend two days ago and telling her about my favorite third grade teacher: mrs arndt! I always loved her so. She was truly a very special lady.

Shona Baker
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Friday, July 14, 2017

My prayers are with you all, so sorry for your loss!

Teresa Wells
Paris,
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

So sorry to hear this. She was such a sweet lady and I enjoyed her so much when she would come by school. Love & Prayers

Robert Reames
Paris,
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Prayers for all the family

Deborah Mikles
Magazine,
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

So sorry for the loss of Barbara.Praying for the family, she was a special person.

Jennifer Morton
Paris, AR
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Mrs. Arndt was my 2nd grade teacher and that of each of my siblings. I loved her as a teacher and really enjoyed the reading circle where we got to read in the different reading levels. I would run into her from time to time in town after moving back here and always loved talking with her. Prayers and Hugs to her family. She will be missed!

Greg Woods
Memphis, TN
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.

Everly Kellar
Coal Hill, AR
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

I am so so sorry for the loss of your loved one! Prayers for God to bless and comfort each and everyone.

Brenda White Miller
Bryant, AR
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Our love & prayers are with you, I loved Barbara so much & she will always be special in my heart❤️

Glenda Ezell
Magazine, AR
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Your family is in my prayers. Barbara was a very special lady. I enjoyed teaching with her at Paris Elementary School.

Carl and Molly Campbell
Springdale, AR
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

So Sorry for your loss. We keep you in oue prayers. She was a great person.

Tina Forst
Subiaco, AR
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Barbara was such a sweet and beautiful person. My prayers for all her family and friends.