of Yellville, AR
November 14, 1942 - December 30, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Jean Barger, age 82, of Yellville, AR passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Springs by the Creekside Nursing and Rehab facility in Yellville. Barbara was born November 14, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late James H. and Esther (Hyde) Mooney. After she graduated High School, she went to work for Dunn and Bradstreet as a Transcriptionist. During her time there she received a commendation for her fast and accurate work. Following her time there she worked at Airs for Men clothing store in sales and then she started work at Manpower in New Jersey. She and her husband retired and moved to Arkansas in 2001 and this has been home ever since.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, David Barger of the home, she is also survived by her sister, Pat Cook of PA.
A funeral service will be held 10 AM Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Yellville with Pastor Yvonne Thurman officiating. Burial will follow in Layton Cemetery in Yellville, AR.