Barbara Upton entered heaven and into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021. Her life was a living example of the Proverbs 31 woman, “She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed…” (vs 27-28). She was a tiny, gentle soul with a giant sized love for family.
Barbara Gene Clark Upton was born in Fort Smith, AR on March 7th, 1936 to the late Sidney L. Clark and Gertie Williams Clark. She was the sister to four brothers and two sisters and was the last remaining of the Clark children. She married the love of her life Ray Edward Upton Sr. on August 8, 1954. Together they built a family of 5 daughters and 3 sons; Ray (Marlene) Upton Jr., Brenda (John) Curry, Dale (Judy) Upton, Marvin Upton, Betty (Jimmy) Hatch, Janet Borden, Debbie (David) Carnes and Linda (Ted) Curry. Barbara was blessed to be “Grandma” and “Mema” to fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of more than 57 years Ray Upton Sr., daughter Betty Hatch and daughter in law Michel Upton.
Barbara leaves behind a lasting legacy of faith and devotion to family.
No public services are scheduled at this time.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
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