Barbara Jean Stanley

Barbara Jean Stanley, 71 of Conway passed a peaceful death on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was born Oct. 15, 1942 in Conway to the late William Edwards Stanley and Tommie Rayda Sowell Stanley. She retired from UCA where she worked as a Secretary to the English Department. She was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Conway. Barbara is survived by her two sons and their families, Steve and Mary Whisnant of Little Rock and Stan and Karla Whisnant of North Little Rock; and her five granddaughters, Jordan, Skylar, Mackenzie, Sydney, and Jadyn Whisnant. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Robert Von Whisnant. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Barbara enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends. Never meeting a stranger, Barbara will be greatly missed by every heart she has touched. Graveside services are 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Vilonia Cemetery with Brother Ed Simpson officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your local humane society.