of Little Rock, AR

December 7, 1937 - May 19, 2023

Our precious Mother, Barbara Hickingbotham Wood, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2023. Thank you God for your Grace and Mercy and eternal life, through your son, Jesus Christ. To God be the Glory.

Barbara was born on December 7, 1937 in Eudora, Arkansas to Marnette Dardelle Peacock and Herren Iverson Peacock. She grew up in Lake Village and McGehee, Arkansas. She graduated from McGehee High School and received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas in Monticello.

Barbara was a long-term member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She served in many ways, including the founding of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She taught others to make scarves, over 600 in total, that were delivered to those facing hardship or pain. She served as the Regional Director of Green Thumb/Experience Works, Inc. She also held the position of Arkansas Executive Director of the National Society to Prevent Blindness and was the Director of Internal Affairs under Secretary of State Kelly Bryant. She also served her community as a member of the Parkway Village Board of Trustees, Rotary, American Management Association and 55 Plus Advisory Council for Baptist Health Medical Center.

Barbara is survived by her two sons, Herren and Todd and her five grandchildren, Hayden, Christian, Todd II, Hunter and Harrison. She was married to Roy Wood for 27 wonderful years and they truly cherished each other and the time they shared.

Mom will always be remembered for putting her two sons and family first in her life. She cherished time with all her family, especially reunions, when family was celebrated and special stories were shared. Mom made sure that Christ was the center of our home and that the Bible was the most important book we could ever read. Her favorite Bible verse was Jeremiah 29:11: ''For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'' Mom will be missed, but her love will always endure and be everlasting.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11 am at Immanuel Baptist Church. Donations may be made to the Ginny and Bob Shell Alzheimer's Center at Parkway Village, Little Rock, AR.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com