Barbara Gatwood Thompson

Barbara Gatwood Thompson obituary, Bald Knob, AR

Barbara Gatwood Thompson

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Nov

28

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3:00 p.m.

Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Services (Searcy)

2602 W, Searcy, AR 72143

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Barbara Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Searcy on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Mrs. Barbara Gatwood Thompson, 101, of Searcy and formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, passed from this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in the comfort of her home.
Funeral services, celebrating Barbara's life, will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home Chapel in Searcy. A catered lunch will be served at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. If planning to attend the luncheon, please RSVP in the comment section of Mrs. Thompson's obituary page.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

28

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Services (Searcy)

2602 W, Searcy, AR 72143

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