of Fort Smith, AR

March 9, 1941 - January 1, 2023

Barbara Jewel Koch, 81, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, formally of Paris, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Booneville.

Barbara was born March 9, 1941 in Paris, Arkansas to her parents, Frank C Heft and Imogene (Rollans) Heft. She was the owner of Little Mexico Yard Decorations in Fort Smith for forty-four years and a member of Oak Cliff Baptist Church. Barbara was a graduate of Paris High school class of 1959, she loved traveling to exotic places especially Jamaica, catching bargains at garage and estate sales and was a devoted Arkansas Razorback fan. She had a sweet nature which made her easy to like and want to be around. She was a spiffy dresser going along with her poise and grace. Her greatest love was for her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband, William Joseph Koch.

Barbara is survived by her three brothers, Robert c. Heft and wife, Sherry of Smithfield, North Carolina, Micah Heft and wife, Cathie of Elgin, Oklahoma and Glenn Heft of Paris, Arkansas; four sisters, Frankie Hamilton of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Agnes "Tinker" Mathews of Magazine, Arkansas, Donna Barnett of Paris, Arkansas and Linda Heft of Booneville, Arkansas; her daughter by heart, Billie Gail (Koch) Eppler of Alma, Arkansas; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris followed by burial in McVay Cemetery in Carbon City under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Douglas Hamilton, John Mathews, David Hamilton, Braze Barnett, Jason Knight, William Hamilton, Rayth Hamilton and Micah Hamilton.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com