Barbara Ann Myers, 82, of Paragould, AR passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on October 2, 1941, in Pocahontas, AR to Michael Joseph and Juanita (Barrett) DeSpain. Barbara was a retired nurse and a member of Ruddle Road Church of God. She loved to paint, crochet, and was an avid reader, especially the novels of Stephen King.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jamie Brannam Cooper; a son, Michael David Brannam; a nephew, Bo DeSpain; brothers Hugh Edward DeSpain and Donald Ray Lyles; and a sister, Carol Zielinski DeSpain.
Survivors include sons Jim (Christie) Brannam and Dr. Larry (Suzanne) Brannam; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brothers Richard (Gail) DeSpain and Robert (Angie) Despain; sister Donna (Jim) Healey; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.