of Fort Smith, AR
March 9, 1941 - January 1, 2023
Barbara Jewel Koch, 81, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formally of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Booneville.
Barbara was born March 9, 1941 in Paris, Arkansas to her parents, Frank C Heft and Imogene (Rollans) Heft. She was the owner of Little Mexico Yard Decorations in Fort Smith for forty-four years and a member of Oak Cliff Baptist Church. Barbara was a graduate of Paris High school class of 1959, she loved traveling to exotic places especially Jamaica, catching bargains at garage and estate sales and was a devoted Arkansas Razorback fan. She had a sweet nature which made her easy to like and want to be around. She was a spiffy dresser going along with her poise and grace. Her greatest love was for her family.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, William Joseph Koch.
Barbara is survived by her three brothers, Robert c. Heft and wife, Sherry of Smithfield, North Carolina, Micah Heft and wife, Cathie of Elgin, Oklahoma and Glenn Heft of Paris, Arkansas; four sisters, Frankie Hamilton of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Agnes "Tinker" Mathews of Magazine, Arkansas, Donna Barnett of Paris, Arkansas and Linda Heft of Booneville, Arkansas; her daughter by heart, Billie Gail (Koch) Eppler of Alma, Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris followed by burial in McVay Cemetery in Carbon City under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Hamilton, John Mathews, David Hamilton, Braze Barnett, Jason Knight, William Hamilton, Rayth Hamilton and Micah Hamilton.
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Wanda Tucker Crouch
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Ron and I are sending condolences to the Heft family and friends. Barbara was a beautiful woman (although I hadn't seen her in many years). She was beautiful as a teenager and young woman. May God grant you peace and comfort during this hard time. Sending you our love.
Bob & Connie Barnett
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Our condolences to the Heft Family. Barbara was a very special lady.
Paula Houser Valenzuela
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Barbara sure was a beautiful woman and from what I’ve read, inside and outside, kind hearted and loved the Lord.
To be absent from the body is to be present in the Lord
Out condolences to the Heft family.
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Eddie and Rhonda Eckart
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Linda and Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss of Barbara. May God cover all of you with His Peace during this very sad time. You are all in our prayers.
Wanda Crane
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
To all the family I want to express by deepest sympathy.....Barbara and I became friends at Oak Cliff Baptist...we taught a Jr High class in Training Union and started a wonderful friendship. She was a special person, quiet, spiffy dresser, a good business woman and loved her family. BUT most of all she loved her Lord. I thank God that we met when we did. I will miss her greatly.
Mickey and Rob Oates
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Linda and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort with knowing she is in a better place. Treasure those memories, they are so sweet. God Bless.
Amy Simpson
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Sorry for your loss and prayers for your family
Willota Andrews
Monday, January 2, 2023
So very sorry Linda and Tinker and all your family for the loss of your beautiful sister. prayers for peace and comfort for allâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Russell and Shelia Epperson
Monday, January 2, 2023
Our deepest sympathies!!
Deborah and Bill Mikles
Monday, January 2, 2023
Linda we are so sorry about the loss of your sister,you are in our thoughts and prayers.