Barbara Ann Goswick

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Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Church of Willow Beach
11200 Highway 165
North Little Rock, AR  72117
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
11:00am
Cemetery
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR  72032
Barbara Ann Goswick

of Little Rock, AR

December 11, 1952 - February 25, 2017

Barbara Ann Grimes Goswick, 64, of Mayflower died Saturday, February 25, 2017, from a lengthy cancer illness. She was born December 11, 1952, to Shelby G. (Jack) Grimes and the late Ruby Farmer Grimes. She is also preceded in death by an older sister, Jacqueline Bea Grimes.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, John L. Goswick, daughter, Jennifer Alexander and husband Tim of Ft. Knox, Kentucky; son, Matt Goswick and wife Gina of San Jose, California; grandchildren, Sadie Alexander, Madelyn Alexander, Layla Alexander, Sebastian Alexander, and Benjamin Alexander; brother, Glenn Grimes of Little Rock, and a host of other family and friends.

Mrs. Goswick was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Church at Willow Beach in North Little Rock. She was always active in church, serving as pianist/keyboardist since she was 12 years old. She also accompanied school and college choirs.

She obtained her Associate of Arts degree from Central Baptist College in Conway, Arkansas; a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama; and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. Mrs. Goswick was a Certified Public Accountant, and her career in higher education spanned more than 35 years. She was employed by the University of Arkansas System and served as its Vice President for Finance & CFO since 2008.

The SACUBO (Southern Association of College and University Business Officers) honored Mrs. Goswick as the 2011 Distinguished Business officer of the Year. In 2014, she received the CPA Lifetime Achievement Award from Arkansas Business.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Church at Willow Beach on Tuesday February 28, 2017, at 11am. There will be no visitation service the night before, but family and friends are encouraged to stay after the celebration service to view the body and visit with the family. A private burial service will be held for her family afterwards at Crestlawn Cemetery in Conway. Her pastor, Roy Tilley, will lead the ''Celebrate My Life'' service.

Pallbearers will be Sonny Harvison, Mike McCormac, Troy Rice, John Santoro, Fred Wiedower and Steve Wood. Flowers may be sent to the Church at Willow Beach, 11200 Highway 165, North Little Rock, AR 72117.


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29 Condolence(s)
Milo and Ann Shult
Doss, AR
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Sunday, March 5, 2017

John and family
We were so sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. She is one of the finest people I have ever had the privilege to know and work with. I truly valued her as both a friend and an outstanding professional. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Even though we mourn with you, we celebrate her birthday in Heaven. God Bless

Buddy-Betty Ables
Chickasaw,
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Sunday, March 5, 2017

John, The Lord laid your name on my heart this morning, and it was very strong! I brought you up and now I know! I will message you later! Beautiful Barbara, such a talented sweet Beautiful inside an out person is big time smiling now! Prayer for you, Jennifer and Matt and your families!! Love you

Christine Harris
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, March 2, 2017

John, Jennifer, Matt and family - I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She was a great lady. My prayers are with all of you.
Christy Harris

Rob Passwaters
Bryant, AR
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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

John, I am sorry to here about Barbara.I hope you are doing OK I will pray you and your family

Dawn Fitch
Morrilton, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Barbara was well-liked and well-respected throughout the Arkansas Higher Education community. She will be greatly missed! Glad I had the opportunity to get to know and work with her.







Deborah evatt
Jacksonville,
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Prayers and condolences for you and your family. She will be missed.

Darrell Morrison
San Antonio, TX
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Barbara. She was a great Higher Ed finance professional, but an even better person. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Richards Honda Yamaha
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Your friends at Richards Honda Yamaha

Gene and Linda Manning
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Jack, John and family, We send our heartfelt sympathies in the passing of Barbara. We hold wonderful memories of your family. May God bless all of you with peace and comfort is our prayer. Old Antioch friends

Michelle Mann
Little Rock,
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

She was truly the best. I had a chance to work with Barbara for several years. I've been praying for her and for all of you for God's peace and strength. So very sorry.

Jesse bear
Cabot,
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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

My prayers and condolences to you and your family from the Bear's.

Jan Garlington Harrell
Cabot,
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Monday, February 27, 2017

I've known Barbara since I was a little girl back at Meadowcliff Baptist Church in Little Rock. She was always so kind to me and a fine pianist for our church. I'm praying for her family to find comfort knowing she is with her Lord. Love to each of you.

Lawrence A Davis Jr
Pine Bluff,
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Monday, February 27, 2017

Deepest sympathy. She helped UAPB. I regret that we did not resolve an issue. May god bless her soul and her family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Sherry Kelley
Joplin,
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Monday, February 27, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss,you and your family are in my prayers

Julia Robison
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2017

To Barbara's family:
I was priveleged to work in Barbara's Division at UCA. She was fair and treated us all with kindness. She was a hard worker too. So sorry for your loss. Please know I will be thinking of you during this difficult time. So proud to have known Barbara! May she Rest In Peace.

Tonya McKinney
Benton, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Tonya

Rhonda DeBerry Harnish
North Little Rock, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2017

Jack and John,
I was surprised to read Barbara's obituary in today's paper. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. She was a very talented lady. I remember she and Glenn performing at many of the Enola homecomings. May God Bless and Keep all of you.

Ruby Burroughs
Conway, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about Barbara's passing. John, praying for you and the family. She was an absolutely a wonderful lady and I enjoyed working with her. Loved to hear her laugh.

Marissa
Merritt Island, FL
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Monday, February 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I too have lost family members and know this can be one of the most difficult things to go through. I just wanted to leave you with a scripture that has helped me and let you know your family will be in my prayers. The scripture is Acts 24:15 and it talks about a hope of a resurrection when we could see our loved ones again.

Dianne Slayton
Conway,
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

John, and Jennifer,
Joel and I wanted to tell you that we love you and have been praying for all your family. We're unable to attend the service because the adoption for our 6th grand baby is scheduled for 11:00 on Tuesday. We'll continue to pray God's peace and rest for your family.

Cheryl Lyons
CONWAY, AR
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Barbara was a wonderful mentor and role model for many of us. She will be missed.

Linda Smith
Austin, AR
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

I was so sorry to see Barbara's name here. I'm also so sorry she had to fight cancer. She did not lose, she won! The victory is hers to be with her Lord.
Barbara hired me at PCA back in 1989. She gave me an opportunity based on my beliefs and my willingness to work hard not on my experience and I was always so grateful to her. She was a mentor to me and I admired and loved her. Her faith in the Lord was sincere and she always offered a kind heart and a smile. To John and her daughter and son i know she will be so missed by you. I offer my prayers for you at this hard time. She loved her family so much. Remember you will see her again.

Stan & Linda Ross
Tontitown,
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

John and Family,

Our deepest and sincere condolences on your loss. May The Lord comfort you with His presence during this difficult time and the days to come.

Norma Farthing
Springdale,
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

John, Jennifer, Matt, and Jack: This world is a darker place because Barbara has left it. But heaven is radiant with the joy of her presence. She was one of my dearest friends, and I will miss her. How I loved her! And I love all of you. May the God of all comfort comfort you all as you pass through this dark valley.

JaNan Abernathy
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Barbara. I have known her for many years through AACUBO and working with her at the U of A System. I can't begin to tell you how much respect I had for her, as well as so many others across the state and country. She was truly a class act beyond compare.

Archie and Becky Holliday
Scott,
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Our prayers are with you all. We will miss her but know we will see her again. She was a wonderful christian lady.

Laura Turner
Maumelle,
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I always loved hearing Barbara play the piano. Especially when she played for my wedding. Love you all.

T Flowers
Lisle, IL
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Please accept my condolences. May your love one awaken to a world free of pain and death (Revelation 21:4; John 6:40). May the God of comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) be with you during this difficult time. I'm sorry for your loss.

Kenny & Dianna Thompson
Tuckerman, AR
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

May God Bless Her family in this sad time. John, we are here to help you anyway we can.. Your Family are in Our Prayers..