Barbara Leona McSparin

Barbara Leona McSparin of Norfork, Arkansas, passed away November 8, 2020, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 69. She was born March 4, 1951, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Virginia Jones Lackey. She married Bryan McSparin on January 18, 2013, in Rock Island, IL and worked as a Registered Nurse. She was also a retired firefighter and paramedic. Barbie lived in Norfork since moving from Cambridge, Illinois, in 2016. She was a member of the Bar None Cowboy Church. She enjoyed horseback riding, boating, kayaking and fishing.

Barbie is survived by her husband, Bryan McSparin of Norfork, AR; brothers, Steve (Diana) Lackey of Silvis, IL, Paul (Nancy) Lackey of Moline, IL, Dean (Shelly) Lackey of Alton, IL and Dennis Lackey of FL; step-daughter, Lori (Jason) Hackett of Bradenton, FL; eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Kyser and sister, Belvia.

A Celebration of Life for Barbie will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Bar None Cowboy Church, with Reverend Dusty Stanford officiating. A gathering of friends will be from 10:00 am until time of service. Due to current restrictions, masks are required.

Memorials may be made to Bar None Cowboy Church, 44 Arrowleaf Lane, Midway, AR 72651.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas.