Lela Barron's Obituary
Lela Barron, 96, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Fayetteville. She was born December 16, 1912, in Delaney, Arkansas. The daughter of William Lee and Anna Callaway Anderson. She attended Huntsville State Vocational School, University High School and the University of Arkansas, and taught the elementary schools of Madison County.
She was a member of the Sequoyah United Methodist Church, a past president of the Washington County Home Extension Clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wade Barron, one son Pat Philip Barron in 1997 and nine brothers and sisters.
She is survived by two granddaughters; Katrina (Barron) Exner of South Bend, Indiana, Michelle Barron of St. Louis, Missouri, five great grandchildren; Zane and Rory Exner of South Bend, Indiana, Thorn, Kira and Serenity Barron all of St. Louis, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the Caregivers that made her last few years very peaceful and tranquil.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, November 16, 2009, in the Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Russell officiating. Burial will be following the service at 2:00 PM, at the Walnut Grove Cemetery near Crosses, Arkansas.
Visitation will be 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the funeral home.
To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Swquoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, AR, Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, AR 72762 or to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Visitation Date Time Sunday, November 15, 2009 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM Visitation Location Chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 North Crossover Rd., Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Service Date Time Monday, November 16, 2009 10:00 AM Service Location Chapel Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, burial will follow, 2:00 PM, at the Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Crosses, Arkansas.
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