Barbara Ann Waldrep Topper

Barbara Ann Waldrep Topper Rena Lara, MS Barbara Ann Waldrep Topper, 79, a homemaker, passed away March 20, 2025 at her home. Visitation is Monday March 24, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. at Meredith Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS. Funeral services are 2:00 P.M. Monday at Meredith-Nowell Chapel in Clarksdale, MS with burial in the Memorial Gardens. Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home in Clarksdale, MS is handling the arrangements. When the dogwoods bloomed and the hummingbirds migrated north, you could often find her in her garden, tending to her flowers with a tender touch and a loving heart. She loved to do arts and crafts when the weather wasn't fair. She could be found painting bird houses and crosses. She would always design and build wreaths for each season of the year. One of Barbara's greatest joys was Easter, a holiday she celebrated with great passion. For over 40 years, she hosted the Rena Lara Egg Hunt in her yard, a beloved tradition that drew hundreds of children and their families. She cherished seeing multiple generations return year after year, creating lasting memories that spanned decades Barbara instilled all of her best attributes into her three daughters and all of her grandchildren. She had a big heart, a strong will, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved. She gave freely, always offering her love, support, and wisdom to those who needed it. Her final days were filled with her truth and testimony, embodying the strength and grace that defined her. Barbara's love knew no bounds. She loved fiercely, and she gave to everyone around her. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unwavering love that will live on in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Barbara will be missed, but her memory will live on in the springtime blooms, in the laughter of children, and in the hearts of all who were touched by her extraordinary love. Survivors include her daughters Renee Vance of Rena Lara, MS and Grace "Tiki" Fleenor (Mark) of Florence, AZ; sister Darlene Willingham of Drew, MS; grandchildren David Rybolt, Jr., Hunter Rybolt (Leah), Jody Andrews, Noah Andrews (Anna Grace), Landon Fleenor, Desirea Vines (Jordan), Erica Aguayo (Lorenzo), Melinda Lett and Tyler Duran (Louie) and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Henry "Bob" Topper; parents Les and Minnie Pearl Steele Waldrep; daughter Romona Ann Andrews; brothers Lester Waldrep and Butch Waldrep and sisters Doris Bain and Syble White.