1913
Pearl
2011
Pearl Barnard
March 8, 1913 — March 11, 2011
Pearl Barnard of Viola, Arkansas died on March 11, 2011 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home Arkansas. Graveside services for Pearl Barnard will be held at the Mesa Cemetery in Mesa, Colo. on Thurs. March 17 at 11 AM with reception for friends and family to follow at Molina Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Enterprise Baptist Church in Viola.
Pearl was born on March 8, 1913 in New Boston, Texas to William Burton Dedmon and Bessie Anne Williams) Dedmon. She is survived by one son William Barnard (Kathy) of Mack, Colo., one daughter Richlyn Roach (Dick) of Viola, Ar., one grandson Andrew Barnard (Andrea), of Fruita, Co., one step-granddaughter Kelli Cooper, of Viola, Ar., and three step-great grandchildren, Natasha, Mistilen, and Tristan. She is also survived by one cousin and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Carl, her husband of 23 years, four brothers, three sisters, her grand daughter Elizabeth Barnard, and a step-great grandson, Alexander.
Pearl spent her childhood in Texas, attended Texas Tech where she received her teaching certificate, she then taught school near Abilene Texas. On a working holiday to Colo., Pearl met her future husband Carl while working on the Barnard ranch. They were married on July 6, 1940 in Provo, Utah, and lived their lives together on the ranch in Molina. She was a member of the Molina Baptist Church and lived her life as an example to others and in service to her family and friends.
She loved to travel, and in her 98 years her travel spanned everything from crossing Texas in a covered wagon to airline travel. She and Carl spent their retirement years traveling the Western United States and Canada. Pearl also spent time in Hawaii and Australia. Pearl will be greatly missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mission Builders International, The Pearl Barnard Memorial, PO Box 406, Lakeside, Mt. 59922, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Kirby Family Funeral and Cremation Services and Martin Mortuary.
Pearl was born on March 8, 1913 in New Boston, Texas to William Burton Dedmon and Bessie Anne Williams) Dedmon. She is survived by one son William Barnard (Kathy) of Mack, Colo., one daughter Richlyn Roach (Dick) of Viola, Ar., one grandson Andrew Barnard (Andrea), of Fruita, Co., one step-granddaughter Kelli Cooper, of Viola, Ar., and three step-great grandchildren, Natasha, Mistilen, and Tristan. She is also survived by one cousin and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Carl, her husband of 23 years, four brothers, three sisters, her grand daughter Elizabeth Barnard, and a step-great grandson, Alexander.
Pearl spent her childhood in Texas, attended Texas Tech where she received her teaching certificate, she then taught school near Abilene Texas. On a working holiday to Colo., Pearl met her future husband Carl while working on the Barnard ranch. They were married on July 6, 1940 in Provo, Utah, and lived their lives together on the ranch in Molina. She was a member of the Molina Baptist Church and lived her life as an example to others and in service to her family and friends.
She loved to travel, and in her 98 years her travel spanned everything from crossing Texas in a covered wagon to airline travel. She and Carl spent their retirement years traveling the Western United States and Canada. Pearl also spent time in Hawaii and Australia. Pearl will be greatly missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mission Builders International, The Pearl Barnard Memorial, PO Box 406, Lakeside, Mt. 59922, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Kirby Family Funeral and Cremation Services and Martin Mortuary.
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