of Little Rock, AR
September 15, 1937 - January 8, 2024
Barbara Nell Cox Metheny, 86, of Little Rock, AR passed away January 8, 2024. She was born September 15, 1937 in Okolona, AR to the late Ed Brisco Cox and Frances Gertrude Jones Cox. Barbara attended Missco High School in Etowah, AR. She was married to the late Allen Metheny and was a housewife and full-time mother, providing full time chauffeur service for her children and their friends and lead photographer for her family. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star where she served as Worthy Matron. Later in life she moved to North Little Rock, AR where she utilized her nurturing nature as a nanny and caregiver. She attended Faith Baptist Church in Sherwood. She was later a resident of Fox Ridge-Chenal Assisted Living and Memory Care in Little Rock before moving into her daughter's home in April, 2020. She enjoyed cooking, reading and ballroom dancing with friends, but her life was dedicated to nurturing, supporting, loving and spending time with her family. Her only competitive spirit came out during Skip Bo games with her sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Frances Cox; Allen Metheny; sister, Jeanetta Watkins and daughter, Diane Metheny Dillard. She is survived by her son, Steve Metheny (Janet) of Etowah, AR; daughters, Pam Metheny Russell of Marion, AR and Sandra Metheny of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren, Michael Dillard (LeAndra) of Gurdon, AR, Jaime Dillard Tobin of Natchitoches, LA, Ashley Metheny Smith (Justin) of Mountain Home, AR, Austin Metheny (Chelsea) of Etowah, AR, Nicole Parnell (Paul) of Little Rock, AR, Jordan Russell (Emily) of St. Louis, MO and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Kenneth Cox (Delois) of Hot Springs and Ronnie Cox of Wilson, AR; Sisters, Anna Pendergrass (Dennis) of Athelstan, AR, Linda Gardner (Eddie) of Keiser, AR, Sherrie Rowe (Ronnie) of Magnolia, AR and Jan Johnson of Etowah, AR and host of nieces and nephews. The family expresses our appreciation to the dedicated caregivers from Favor Home Care, Charolotte Easton, Toshia Gulley and Kim Young and especially to Kay Crutchfield for her love and supportive care of our mother. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Garden Point Cemetery, P O Box 113 Etowah, AR. 72428.
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31 Condolence(s)
David & Toni Nichols
Thursday, January 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about your loss! Our prayers are with you and may God bless you and your entire family!
Susie Branon
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Barbara was my neighbor in NLR for many years. She was a kind and caring person and we even had mutual friends in Tennessee, my home state. Barbara was always willing to help out her neighbors.
My prayers and thoughts are with her family. Susie Branon
Letitia McMaster
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Sandra- I want you to know you are so loved and prayers are being lifted up for you, Kay, and your family.
George Brasko
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I share your sadness in losing someone so special as your mother. God Bless.
Patrice Gillenwater & Family
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss , Sandra. Your mom was such a classy woman and great lady. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jane Elmore
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sandra and family, so sorry for your loss
Jean Matchett
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sandra, my heart is with you and family
George Brasko
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I share your sadness in losing someone so special as your mother. God Bless.
Lou Surles
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sandra, my heart is breaking for your loss of your mother. I know there are no words that will help right now. I am praying for comfort and peace that only God can give you and your family.
Lou Surles
Me lba Sloan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sorry for your loss .Prayers be with you
Me lba Sloan
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sorry for your loss .Prayers be with you
Kim Gladden
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Praying for your family. God does not give us more than we can take. She has peace and so can all of you.
Mary Harris
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
So sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. I knew her from Victory Baptist Church and went to many Red Hat lunches with her! She was a sweet, beautiful lady. You are all in my prayers
Wincie gladish and Becky bryant
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sandra, we are so sorry to read that your mother has crossed over. Prayers for
peace and comfort for all of your family as you grieve this loss.
It is wonderful your family has had such a support system especially with loving and caring people like Kay Crutchfield! We are sending love and light to all.
Steve & Cynthia Fluty
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Our deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Praying for Barbara's eternal repose. God bless you all!
AnnieTrujillo
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
My dear friend Sandra and family.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
I want you to know that you are not alone in your grief. We will be praying for you, asking God to provide you with the strength and courage to navigate through this difficult time. May God's love surround you and bring you peace during this challenging time.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Annie and Trujillo Family
Wincie Gladish and Becky Bryant
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Sandra, we are so sorry for
Danita Bowman Fiscus
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Praying for you and your family.
Sharon Warren
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
I recall so many wonderful times at Barbara’s house growing up. Prayers of peace and sending love to all of you. Sharon Ashley Warren
Barry and Tammi Scott
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Praying for God’s comfort upon the family during this time.
Carnell Proctor
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
To Barbara’s family: praying for peace and comfort for you all. Barbara was such sweet lady. I became acquainted with her at Victory Baptist Church, and we enjoyed some sweet times and laughter together. Prayers, Carnell Proctor
Marla Fergus
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Im so sorry for your family's loss. Praying God's comfort and peace for all of you. My mother grew up in Okolona and had brothers who lived in Gurdon later on. Marla Fergus
Linda Kirk
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
A heart broken for this family. I will remember you in prayer for your healing.
Laurel Pollock Adams Campbell
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Prayers for all of her sweet family.
Betty Mynatt/Wilkinson
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Praying for all of the family
Pamela Hammond Houston
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With very sincere sympathy,
Pamela Hammond Houston
Kelly Morehead McBride
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
She lived a full life with a giving heart prayers to her family and I know she is finally in the arms of her family that has waited patiently. God speed
Yvonne Belote
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Psalm 116:15: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.”
So very sorry for your loss.
Bo McCollum
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Your mother was a sweet lady, so sorry for her passing, prayer for all her family and friends.
John(Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God Bless!!! The Douglass'
Denise Storey
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you the strength you need to get through the coming days.