Barbara Ann Gasperetti

Barbara Ann Gasperetti, 71, of Rogers, beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully at home Thursday, January 13, 2011, surrounded by devoted family and friends. Born August 16, 1939 in New Orleans, LA, she was a graduate of Hahnville High School and lived 17 years of her life abroad before settling in Rogers to retire with her beloved late husband Arthur Gasperetti.

Barbara was an avid tennis player, a fabulous cook, a talented seamstress, a fantastic dancer, and a loyal friend and confidant to many. She loved nature, especially the ocean and sitting around a cozy campfire with family and long-time companion and close friend David Badgley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and Roy Knobloch and one sister, Lorelei Hull.

She is survived by her three daughters, Kimberly Dawn Pelle, Jody Ann Ybarra, and Micah Maria Harter; seven grandchildren, Summer, Jason, Joe, Kristen, Jessica, Jesse, and Derrick; and four great grandchildren, Jeremy, John, Riley, and Maverick.

Visitation will be noon to 8pm Monday, January 17, 2011 at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers and the funeral service will be 11am Tuesday, January 18 at the funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made in Barbara’s name to Circle of Life Hospice House in Springdale.