Barbara Jean Davis was born in Russellville on October 6th, 1952 to Garland and Imogene Davis. She resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She departed this earth on June 30, 2023.
Barbara grew up in Fort Smith where she lived most of her life, meeting her future husband, Ricky, and becoming Barbara Young.
Barbara retired from OK Industries. After retirement, she established herself as a first class Nana to her grandchildren.
Barbara was a born again Christian and a member of Community Bible Church. She loved Jesus and enjoyed the fellowship of other believers.
She was a talented seamstress and especially enjoyed smocking and quilting. She liked to go to the library to meet with friends to create special things like personal cards and scrapbooking. She also looked forward to camping with her husband, Ricky.
Barbara loved being Nana. Everyday memories of her granddaughters include playing cards with Preslie (mostly spirited games of Rummy), sleepovers and homemade breakfast the next morning with Alie and Preslie, cooking with Lily, and playing Peek-A-boo with baby Leia. Her adult daughters have special memories too-shopping, coffee outside in the morning, and Tea Time with all the girls.
Preceded in death are Imogene Davis and Garland Davis.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Ricky Young, and brothers Gary Davis with wife Phyllis, Jerry Davis, Terry Davis with Cheryl, and Alan Davis with Jo. Other siblings include sister-in-law Lynn Bland with husband Tim, and brother-in-law Chris Young.
Children are Erica Barter with husband Alfie and Caroline Longoria with husband Seth.
Barbara’s beloved grandchildren include Alie Barter, Preslie Jean Barter, Lillian Longoria, and Leia Longoria.
Barbara is also survived by her best friends, Cindy Atchison and Cindy Vincent.
Visitation with family will be 5-7pm on Wednesday, July 5th at Edwards Funeral Home, 201 North 12th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Funeral will be at Community Bible Church at 9:30, July 6th am., at 9201 Dallas Street in Fort Smith.
Burial service will be at Fort Smith’s National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., 2522 Garland Avenue, Fort Smith.
Donations may be sent to The Van Buren Library, 1409 Main Street, Attn: Bridget Waid.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
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