Barbara Ann Zerr Ryals

Barbara Ann Zerr Ryals, 84, of Rogers passed away Jan. 20, 2015 in Rogers. She was born Dec. 22, 1930 in Kansas City, Mo. the daughter of Everett Charles and Juanita Iola Cracker Short. She was a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church. Barbara is preceded in death by one grandson, David Staggs; two brothers, Bill and Everett Short and her husband of 48 years, James B. Zerr. Barbara loved animals and enjoyed quilting. She was curious about the world, creative, artistic, a good cook and she loved gardening. Survived by her daughters, Janet Hennigan and husband, Vincent of Tulsa, Okla.; Gretchen Cordoza and husband Bob of Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Nancy Zerr; grandchildren Jacob and Sarah Staggs; Meredith and Natalie Cordoza; great-grandchildren, Alexandria Hamilton and Ameera Abdelfattah. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.