of Little Rock, AR

November 3, 1928 - May 24, 2023

Barbara Ann Overstreet Pettet of Little Rock, AR passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Barbara was born in St. Joseph, MO on November 3, 1928. After graduating from St. Joseph Junior College, she enjoyed her career as a bookkeeper and homemaker. While in college she met the love of her life, Sherman Pettet, at the Frog Hop Dance Hall. After marrying in 1951, Sherman and Barbara moved to San Diego, CA, where he was stationed with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. It was this experience where Barbara gained her life long passion of traveling and exploring.

Barbara was an independent, kind soul who had a generous heart. She excelled at making every holiday, birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion truly memorable. She loved to travel with others, such as a trip to Spain with her daughter, Melinda and granddaughter, Christine. Most importantly, she was an incredible mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren believe that she helped mold them into who they are today.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnson and Frances Overstreet; her husband of 70 years, Sherman Pettet and her brother, Jack Overstreet.

She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Faubel (Steve) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Christine Hogg (Joshua) of Fort Collins, CO, Wilson Faubel of Dallas, TX, Christian Faubel (Emily Claire) of New York City, NY; sister, Jean Shay of Austin, TX and nephews, Dennis Shay (Kathy) of Austin, TX and Jeff Shay (Ronnette) of Kyle, TX.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 30 at 3 p.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Pastor Roy P. Smith officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Food Bank, 4301 W. 65th St., Little Rock, AR, 72209. The family would like to thank the caring staffs at Briarwood Nursing Center and Parkway Village Assisted Living in Little Rock.

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