Barbara Joan Lawry

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Memorial Graveside
Baxter Memorial Gardens
Hwy 5 North & Walker Rd
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Saturday, September 5, 2015
10:00am
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Baxter Memorial Gardens
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
Barbara Joan Lawry

August 30, 2015

Barbara Lawry, 80, of Mountain Home passed away Sunday August 30, 2015 at her home. Barbara was born September 18, 1934 in Camden, New Jersey. Her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was twelve. She is survived by three children, Susan Guest of Mountain Home, David (Kathy) Guest of Orlando, Florida, Donald Guest of North Carolina, five grandchildren, Jennifer Rice, Stephanie Smith, Courtney Guest, Traci Guest, David Guest, Jr, and twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary (Jencski) Davies, her son Steve Guest and brother Jack Davies. She was a writer who had worked for the Baxter Bulletin, as well as newspapers in Princeton, Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas. She also wrote a history of Cotter, Arkansas, The Story of A Small Town and published numerous short stories. She enjoyed volunteering at Baxter Regional Medical Center, and in the past at the local Humane Society and the Senior Center. Memorials can be made to a animal charity of choice.

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Bobbie Burgund
Donnellson, IA
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Saturday, September 5, 2015

I worked with BJ @ The Lake River Times. I remember the laughs we had attending "city council meetings", a dear lady!. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bobbie

Kathleen Arcela
West Palm Beach, FL
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

My heart and my prayers go out to you and all of the family. Love you all.
Kathy wish I could be there. If you need anything call me.

Gary Guest
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

I have fond memories of my Aunt Bobbi, a great Lady gone too soon.My deepest condolences to my cousins for their loss.

Lou Hatcher
Yellville, AR
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Susan, I @m so sorry about your Mom. I. Love you.
Lou.

Fred & Zilda Frogue
Mountain Home,
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a good person helping with volunteering around town.

Darlene Peterson
Lonoke, AR
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

will miss B.J.she was a dear friend when I lived at Park Place&we kept in touch after I moved to Lonoke
Sincere sympathy to all
Darlene Peterson

Paula Roddy
Melbourne, AR
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

sorry for your loss
I met B.J. at Park Place apts after I moved from there&was back visiting
sorry for your loss
Paula Roddy

Kathy Miller
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My prayers are with you and your family.

Laurie Davies Emmer
Sycamore,
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

I have amazing memories of Aunt Barbara. Our sincere condolences and prayers.

Traci Mullen (Guest)
Orlando, FL
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

I miss you soo much grandma. I wish I would've made the drive up to see you when I wanted so I could've had the chance to say goodbye before it was too late. Nobody saw this coming and I pray that life in heaven is everything you hoped it would be. I will see you again soon. I love you!

Dennis/ Joann Crosby
mountain home, AR
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Susan
So Sorry to hear about your mom ( Barbara Joan Lawry)
Susan any thing you need please let us know we're here for you


Dennis And Joann Crosby

Anna Tillman-Floyd
Cotter, AR
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Monday, August 31, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear this! She was a good neighbor and a good friend to my Mom and me! Susan, you are in my heart and my prayers... God bless you!