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May 21, 1942 - Aug 1, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing after all this time. Great lady that made work fun & that’s not always easy.
Tina Jett
December 12, 2022 | Little Rock, AR | Coworker
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing - she was like a second aunt to me growing up, as she lived next door to my aunt Diana and they were best friends. She was at all of our family gatherings until my aunt passed away in 2015 so I had not seen her in several years. I hope they are reunited now and giving heaven some hell. I will miss you Barb.
Nicole Hobbs
September 21, 2022 | Little Rock, AR
My cousin was a wonderful teenager. She would visit us in Oregon and entertain us with her impersonation of Elvis Presley who she adored. Many years went by and we did not maintain contact, in last months of her life we talked thru Facetime and remembered old times. Glad that happened but now wish there had been more.
Janice Ross
September 04, 2022 | Hillsboro, OR | Family
So very sorry for your loss . I had to the pleasure of working with Ms Barbara fir many years at UAMS. Such a beautiful soul. Rest in love.
Bev Burrows RN
August 22, 2022 | Coworker
Barbara was a sweetheart. Always considerate. She dearly loved her family!❤
Janice Hollis
August 21, 2022 | Oklahoma City, OK | Friend
I will never forget this sweet ladyduring my clinical rotation at UAMS, I was one scared new student, but everytime I saw Miss Barbara I was instantly relieved. She was so wonderful to me and caring and her smile lit up any room she was in, even in the stressful atmosphere of the OR. I will always remember this sweet lady. I am so sorry for her family and will be thinking of them through this difficult time.
Nicole Neargarten
August 21, 2022 | Sherwood, AR | Student
I’m so saddened to hear of the loss of dear Barbara. She was a bright spot in our day at UAMS. She returned from being in surgery all day with a joke for us and a smile. I loved her giggle and sweet ways. We enjoyed her stories about her grandchildren too. Miss her already. Praying for you and your children.
Nancy Cordell Golden
August 20, 2022 | Higden, AR | Classmate
Barb I was wondering why you hadn’t texted me or called. I’ve been sending you messages but evidently my text don’t reach heaven. I love you and I’m so sorry they canceled your flight to Arizona for us to meet up in January. You were our oldest cousin on Mom’s side left and I’m sorry we didn’t get to see you. Love and say hi to Diana and Alma and Fritz and Mama.
Joan Self
August 20, 2022 | Saint Paul, OR | Family
Barbara you lit up a room with your radiant smile and personality! You reached out and showed me love and kindness by taking me into your heart and home during a great time of need. I will never forget you, (Bob, Terry and Chris too) for your selflessness. Forever in my heart.
Kimberly Tackett (Lamson)
August 20, 2022 | Brinkley, AR
Read MoreBarbara Jo Varnon, age 80, of Benton, Arkansas, passed away on August 1, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Arkansas. The daughter of Alfred and Alma Cummins Scherer, Barbara was born on May 21, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. After graduating high school, Barbara went on to receive her education as a radiology tech, ultrasound tech, and nuclear medicine tech. Barbara worked in the medical field for over 60 years. Barbara enjoyed making everyone laugh, tinkering, and always having to be busy doing something, bead working, and was a collector of many things. Her greatest joy in life came from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara was a dear friend to many and will be greatly missed.Survivors include her two sons, Christopher Varnon and his wife Susie, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Terry Varnon and his wife Hilda, of Benton, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Clifford “Junior” Ratliff, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Sydney Varnon, of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ashlyn Huff and her husband Dwayne, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Taylor Varnon, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and Tara Couch, of Cabot, Arkansas; and six great-grandchildren, Ella Grace, Alexandria, Gracie, Emberlynn, Christara, and Rhett.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by one sister.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremations Only, Springdale, Arkansas.
