of Houston, TX
August 28, 1921 - March 16, 2020
Barkley J. Bullard died peacefully on March 16, 2020 at Clarewood House, a retirement community in Houston, Texas where she had been living since 2017.
She is survived by three children: Darrell (Lynn) Bullard of Houston, Kathy (Mike) Parks of Memphis Tennessee, and Kent (Pat) Bullard of Russellville, Arkansas; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Hubert E. Bullard; her oldest daughter Linda Mooney; and her parents Barkley F. Jackson and Birdie Womack Jackson.
Barkley was born near Cypert, Arkansas, the youngest of five children. It was her father's death only months before she was born that resulted in her unique first name.
Following graduation from Marvell High School, she attended Draughon School of Business in Little Rock.
In 1941 Barkley and Hubert were married and took up residence in Helena, Arkansas. The following year, Hubert was drafted into the U.S. Army and Barkley raised their small daughter Linda on her own until he returned from the war three years later. The sacrifices she made for her young family during those war years were typical of her selfless dedication to family throughout her life.
She began working at Helena National Bank (now Partners) in the early 1950s and rose to the position of Administrative Assistant Vice President before retiring more than forty years later.
Barkley was active in Church activities until poor eyesight caused her to stop driving to church at the age of 94. Roses and the Razorbacks were among her life-long passions. She was a living repository of family history, generously sharing photos and memories.
A private interment for immediate family only will be held at Cypert Cemetery, to be followed by a memorial service in Helena at a later date.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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9 Condolence(s)
jim mayer
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Barley, Mrs. Bullard was a wonderful lady a great parent,friend and a amazing "banker" and friend and always a great person to visit with in Helena Nat. Bank. She was a fabulous Lady. Jim & Diane Mayer
Betty Sue Hindsley Loeschner
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
I have so many great memories of this sweet lady. I send my condolences to her family.
Barbara Jackson Frazier
Monday, March 23, 2020
My beloved and beautiful aunt has gone to be with loved ones in Heaven. She has always been an important part of my life and I will miss our conversations. She was a great example of a Christian life well lived. Thank you, Aunt Barkley, for all the good memories.
Roland & Clara Williamson
Monday, March 23, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Attended church with her nearly my whole life. My Mom thought so highly of Mrs. Barkley and had known her many many years. Keep your memories of her close in your hearts. May God comfort you all at this sad time.
Karen Forte Davidson
Monday, March 23, 2020
So sorry to hear about Mrs Bullard. We worked together for many years and we swapped cookies and cheese straws for just as many Christmas’s. My thoughts are with you all.
Curtis And Vicky Crisp
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Bullard Family so Sorry to learn of Ms. Bullard passing away. She was always a pleasure to meet in different places around Helena. We will be Praying for your Family’s comfort at these time.
Jesse E Porter
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Prayers for the family and friends for peace and comfort as we celebrate the transition to her Heavenly home. She is praising our Lord free of the challenges that a full life of helping others had reduced the joy of living and loving as she had been so generous to share not only with her family but with all she had contact with. We will celebrate by retelling the memories she created in our lives.
Love for the family
Rusty Porter
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Our prayers for you all during this time. I love Barkley so much, and she seem like family to me, since she and Mary Ruth worked together forever!!! She will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have her in their life, and I am so glad she was in mine! Love, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Barbara Ballard Stambaugh
Saturday, March 21, 2020
To Mrs. Bullard's Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Bullard. She was such a sweet Friend that I worked with at Helena National in the 70's. I so enjoyed the many talks that we had. My prayer is that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around each of you at this time and give you the strength, love, courage and most of all comfort to know that Mrs. Bullard is now in Heaven with her Heavenly Father and no more pain or heartaches or tears. God Bless each of you and know that your Mother, Grandmother is in a beautiful place now and one day you will be reunited with her again. Love Barbara