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Barbara Ellen Bailey, 78, of Little Rock, passed from death into eternal life on March 1, 2026. She is survived by her loving daughter Melissa; son, Cade (Shelly); grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and wonderful person whose wit and wisdom will be missed in the years to come. A mass will be held at 10 am, Saturday March 7, 2026, at Our Lady of Good Counsel (1321 S. Van Buren St., Little Rock. Burial to follow at 2 pm at Forest Hills Cemetery, 10200 AR-5, Alexander, AR. Full extended obituary: www.smith familycares.com.
Smith Little Rock Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Ct, Little Rock, AR 72205 501-224-2200
www.SmithFamilyCares.com
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8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205

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