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/
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12 Condolence(s)
Joe and Diane Ward
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Elmer, we are sorry to learn of the passing of your beautiful Barbara. We enjoyed having you guys as neighbors for years and attending Central Baptist Church with you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
God bless,
Joe & Diane Ward
Michelle Connell
Monday, December 16, 2024
Mrs. Barbara was a sweet lady with a beautiful voice. She was a great Sunday School teacher too. She was loved by many. Praying for you all.
Carol Hoppert Hays
Monday, December 16, 2024
I have vivid memories of her singing specials at church! I am sorry for your loss and pray for comfort for all of those whom she loved and who loved her.
Craig and Sandra Uyeda
Monday, December 16, 2024
Elmer, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Barbara. She was a very kind person and we were so glad that we got to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Your friends,
Craig and Sandra
Finele Carpenter Matzner
Monday, December 16, 2024
Love to you , Virginia’s daughter
Aunt Barbara was always so kind and loving and fun True story!
Grimes family
Sunday, December 15, 2024
So sorry for the loss of Barbara. Deepest condolences and hope the wonderful lifelong memories will be with you in your grief.
Tom Orton
Sunday, December 15, 2024
I had the honor of knowing Barbara for over 30 years. She loved her family more than her own. Her daughter’s, Shelly and Vicki and grandson Christian were her world, and would do anything that was humanly possible for these three. She will be sorely missed but we find comfort knowing she is in her heavenly home and in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Todd Williams
Sunday, December 15, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Our families have both loss a loved one recently. Although we know they are sitting in Heaven and feeling no pain we miss them and all the phone calls and text. Hug each other and know you have each other to lean on.
Regina mcKinney
Saturday, December 14, 2024
So sorry, it’s so hard to say see you later Mom but we have that assurance of meeting again in heaven. Praying for you all.
Justin Rawls
Saturday, December 14, 2024
May she rest in peace. May peace also come to the family.
Courtney Fletcher
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Oh Shelly & Vicki, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a such a kind and wonderful mom! Sending you both love, peace and strength to get thru these tough days
Becky Rawls
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family