Barbara Ann Redding, 88, of Fort Smith, AR, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born on November 25, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Earl Lee Williams and Vesta Algretta Bozo Williams. Barbara was long time member of Grand Ave. Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and bird watching. Barbara was passionate in her love for her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her pets.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Debra Gunselman; two sisters, Madelon Horne and Wanda Smith; one brother, Bill Williams.
Survivors include her children; Susan Hope-Strange of Fort Smith, Judy Johnston and husband David of Fort Smith, David Redding and wife Lisa of Van Buren; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 24th, 2021 at Creekmore Park Community Center in the Rose Room. Stop by anytime between 11 AM and 2:30 PM.