of Searcy, AR

March 13, 1949 - March 11, 2021

Barbara Diane Lee Hodges, 71, of Searcy, formerly of Batesville died Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Searcy. She was born March 13, 1949 in Bethesda, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Lee and Cecile Mae Carey Lee.

She enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family and being able to get out of the house and go places when she was physically able. Throughout her 71 years on this earth, many had the honor to call her mom, sister or grandma as she raised many children, whether that be her nieces and nephews or friends of her children and grandchildren. She never met a stranger and always went out of her way to make someone's day a little brighter. She would always help others when they needed her and was always a friend to each person she come across.

Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by two sisters; Lela Faye Hampton and Dorothy Heathcoat; a brother, Sherman Lee; a great-grandchild, Colton Michael Dale Hodges and several nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Ray Hodges of Searcy; three children, Eric Hodges of Searcy, Eddie Hodges of Judsonia and Calvin Hodges of Bald Knob; four grandchildren, Kayla McCoy of Rose Bud, Brittney Acklin of Concord and Gracie Hodges and Tyler Hodges of Judsonia; three great-grandchildren, Greyson McCoy of Searcy, Michael Smith of Rose Bud and Lendzey Hodges of Judsonia as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date with a private inurnment to follow.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Arkansas Children's Hospital in Barbara's name.

The family wishes to thank the 3-North Nursing Staff, Dr. Daniel Pace, Unity Health CCU staff as well as Sandra Rowlett for helping to assist in her care while being at home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com