of Little Rock, AR
September 4, 1952 - February 7, 2022
Barbara Ann Cannon, born on September 4, 1952 in Little Rock, AR to the late Roy & Dorothy Shelby, peacefully entered Heaven at 9:25pm on February 7, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Wife to her husband of 51 years, Roy, amazing mother to her 2 sons, Billy & Shelby, sister to Doug Shelby (Carol) & Vickie Shelby and caring friend to countless others.
Barbara was a light in every room she was in. Even until the very end, during her illness, she was always making sure everyone around her was doing ok. Constantly checking on others. That's how she lived every day.
She loved music of all kinds, often belting out tunes randomly or when they came on the radio. She especially loved singing in the choirs at Geyer Springs FBC in Little Rock and Northrich Baptist in Richardson, TX, where they lived for 17 years before moving back to Little Rock in July of 2018.
Barbara loved adventure and traveling. She even had the amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity to work in the Caribbean for over a year on a hospital consulting project, which allowed her to make many life long friends and memories on the tiny island of St. Thomas.
Barbara loved everyone. Her big heart was as infectious as her beautiful smile, which was evident by everyone who was around her.
While we are heartbroken over her passing, we find incredible peace and comfort in knowing she's not hurting anymore and in her Heavenly home catching up with those who went before her. We can only imagine!
The family would like to give our sincerest thanks to all the Doctors & Nurses at Baptist Health in Little Rock who served her with excellence, Dr. Joe Pevahouse at Baptist Health Renal Associates, Fresenius dialysis centers in Benton and Little Rock, her amazing home caregivers, Cecelia, Caroline & Sha, our incredible Hospice nurses, Katherine, Summer & Patti, and Dr. Tyler Nelson and his staff for the best possible care and comfort.
Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask you please donate to the Alzheimer's Research foundation - so hopefully one day soon, families will not have to endure this awful disease.
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8 Condolence(s)
Henry& Ann White
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
She was always a pleasent person to be around and now many time were silent because she loved to sing what evr songs were on the radio.
Linda McMillan
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the family. Barbara was such a sweet lady. I thank God for the pleasure of knowing her. She would always sing while working and she loved the Lord. She will truly be missed. She's resting in Jesus! May God comfort you, give you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Linda McMillan
Dallas, Texas
Patricia Teeling
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
To the Cannon & Shelby families. Barbara was such an incredible friend sharing many blessings. I meet Barbara in choir and it didn’t take long for me to see that she was such a Godly individual. Always smiling. Loved her tremendously. â¤ï¸ðŸ’œâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Trena Lunsford
Monday, February 14, 2022
Praying that God will be your peace and comfort.
Russell smith
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Roy my condolences she was very sweet full of energy love to sing I remember you guys very well I remember when you would became my deacon You were always there for me she was always happy to see me and my wife and I am honored that I’ve got to meet her I remembering we ran into each other at Trinity life Baptist church in Rowlett and we used to do a lot of great things together at Northridge your wife was always so sweet and I will never forget her
Jason R Bliss
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Barbara was an Amazing Lady who loved God and lived by example of His faithfulness. She touched my heart in St Thomas and she was a huge supporter and mentor that pushed me into high levels of success. She is loved and will be missed. But as the years have come many times her voice can be heard and it will continue to be heard forever "you can do it!" "Stop that!" "You are a smart boy."
Steve Branum
Sunday, February 13, 2022
May the Lord calm your sorrow and give you peace,
Steve and Carmen
Laura and Kevin Grisham
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Peace and blessings to your family!
Love, Laura & Kevin