Barbara Dean Reese

Barbara Dean Reese, 89, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 at Circle of Life-Legacy Village in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born March 15th, 1930, in Webb City, Missouri to Birl Belgium Bennett and Edith Weaver. Barbara was a homemaker, farmer, beautician, seamstress and artist. She taught art and authored a book on art. She, and her husband of 49 years, Fred H. Reese, enjoyed golf, traveling and helping with many charities. Barbara attended Bella Vista Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred Reese, Junior; two brothers, Richard Damron and Donald Damron; two stepsons, Bobby and Danny Reese. She is survived by three children Deboarah Lynn Johnson (Wayne), Roger Clayton Wardlaw (Michelle) and Freda Jenee Wardlaw; three stepchildren, Janet Risch, David Reese and Fred Reese III; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Audrey Mattney and Patricia Barker. Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 1 p.m. in the Bella Vista Assembly of God Church, a gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:30 p.m. till 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Daniels Cemetery in Gravette, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice 1201 NE Legacy Parkway Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.