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Barbara Oswald
1943 - 2020
Barbara Oswald
1943 - 2020
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BORN
1943
DIED
2020
Barbara Oswald Obituary
Barbara Ann Oswald, 77, of Fort Smith passed away Aug. 10, 2020. She was born Jan. 14, 1943, in Brownsville, Texas, to James Waters and Virgie Sult. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Van Buren and a member of Altrusa International.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert Waters.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kurt; a daughter, Kimberly Johnson and husband E.W. of Muldrow; five grandchildren, Colin, Destiny, Kara, Brittany and Jacob; and two great-grandchildren, Jayce and Ava.
Memorial service for family or invite-only will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church with Father Kevin Robinson officiating, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel, 4817 Kelley Highway, Fort Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 918 N. Ninth St., Van Buren, AR 72956; or Sebastian County Literacy Council, 300 S. 11th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901.
Floral tributes may be sent to Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Frank Shipley
August 17, 2020
Barbara was a skilled, effective, compassionate, disciplined , and very loyal Leader to everyone at Shipley Baking Company. Everyone, including myself, is the better for having worked with her through the years. I know that Kurt, Kimberly and the family will grieve deeply; but know that all of our prayers are with You.
Laurie Glenn
August 15, 2020
Barbara touched so many lives. It was always fun to be with her. Kurt and Kim, hoping you cherish all the special memories. Praying for her and your family.
John Beckman
August 14, 2020
Barbara was always fun to be around. I have good memories of knowing her.
Lawana Turner
August 13, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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Johnny Oliver
August 12, 2020
I had the opportunity to work with Barbara over 20 years. I always looked up to to her and learned so much from her. She always has had my respect.
Thanks for always being there.
You will be missed by many.
Kathleen Hanson
August 12, 2020
There are not enough words to say how sad this makes me. Barbara was my boss, mentor, and dear friend. We were together daily for 19 years and then remained lunch buddies until just recently. I have never met anyone like her and I dare say I never will. My prayers are with Kurt, Kim, and all the family.
Robert Jerrell
August 11, 2020
Barbara was special to me, She and I worked at the Shipley Baking Co at the same time. I know she will be missed.
John Berger
August 11, 2020
I worked with Barbara for almost 20 years at Shipley Baking Company. Sorry to hear of her passing. Kurt, Barbara, Gary and I would get together back then often to play Trivial Pursuit and always had a good time.
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