of Bigelow, AR

December 5, 1940 - December 12, 2024

Barbara Jean Thomas, 84, of Bigelow, Arkansas went to be with the Lord December 12, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1940 in Damascus, Arkansas to Gus and Velva Yancey.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Velva Yancey and sister, Wanda Alumbaugh. She retired from Little Rock School District as assistant librarian. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing specials at Mabelvale Missionary Baptist Church. Her greatest joy was loving her family, especially her grandson, Christian and cooking everyone's favorite dish.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 64 years, Elmer Thomas; daughter, Shelly Cagle and her husband, Stephen; daughter, Vicki Unterberger and grandson, Christian Orton and his wife, Megan.

There will be a visitation on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00 pm located at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas, followed by funeral services at 2:00 pm with Pastor Don Chandler officiating. Interment will be at Martinville Cemetery in Damascus, Arkansas.

In remembrance of Barbara's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Bubba Dog Rescue in her name at https://www.bubbadogrescue.com/

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com