Nancy Barker

Mrs. Nancy Barker, of Hatton, Arkansas, age 87, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in Waldron, Arkansas. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 27, 1934, to the late O.L and Ina (Cake) Werst.

Mrs. Barker was a high school graduate, and worked at both Smith’s Grocery store in Cove, Arkansas, and the Cossatot Senior Center in Wickes. She was known to have a sweet tooth and loved enjoying cake, pie, and coffee. She also loved to play bingo with her friends. She will be remembered for always speaking what was on her mind, her selflessness, and her kind spirit. She was an easy-going person who never met a stranger.

Mrs. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, O.L. and Ina (Cake) Werst; her loving husband, Howard Barker; her son, Shane Barker, and by her brother, Paul Werst. She is survived by her son, Gene Barker and wife Danielle; grandchildren, Nick Barker, Gina Martin, Wyatt Barker, and Aspen Barker; great-grandchildren, Isa Martin, and Corey Barker; brothers, Kenny Werst and T.C. Werst; sister, Gwen Fitzpatrick; as well as by nieces, nephews, friends, and other family, too numerous to mention.

Graveside services for Mrs. Barker will be held, Monday, February 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Witherspoon Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas. Pastor Daniel Williams will officiate under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is general.

Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com

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