In addition to her parents and her husband, Harley Abernathy, daughter, Bethal York Sanders, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Earlene Jones, brothers, Paul Morgan, Clarence Morgan and Baby Morgan. She was a loving, caring, dedicated child care provider for 50+ years. Many of the children she helped raise have gone on to be professionals. She loved the Lord, Jesus Christ with all of her heart. She helped build the Pentecostal Church in Lake Village. She served the Lord there for 35 years, and continued her faithful service at The United Pentecostal Church of Monticello. "She is loved by Many" and will be greatly missed.
Survived by four daughters, Doris (Dottie) Manues Kellebrew and husband Glenn of Monticello, Carolyn A. Manues Hoerter and husband Robert of Milford, PA, Weaida F. Abernathy Garrison and husband Danny of Monticello, Mary Ruth Mitchell of Petersburg, TN; thirteen grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren and nineteen great-great-grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters, Erma L. Douglas of Oklahoma City, OK, Ennis H. Morgan of Monticello, AR, Lena P. Randle and husband Coleman (Buddy) of Monticello, AR, Irby E. (Pee Wee) Morgan of Fresno, CA, Jenell Sharp of Calera, AL, James W. Morgan and wife Susan of Monticello, AR; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, a host of friends and her Cherished Church Family, as well as her many "children" that she cared for and has become a part of her family.
Special appreciation to Arkansas Hospice Nursing Staff for their loving care of our precious Mother.
"I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do" John 17:4
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2017 at The United Pentecostal Church with burial to follow in Lake Village Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Deana Rayder
Russellville, AR Thursday, July 20, 2017 Sorry for your loss.This was a one of a kind lady.She will surely be missed.She played the piano for a lot of us teenagers at the Pentecostal Church In Lake Village Ar.Heaven has truly gained another angel.RIP Sister Barbara.Brian and Brooke Morgan
Clovis, CA Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Words cannot express our love Aunt Barbara... Heaven just got so much sweeter and a whole new level of feisty!!! We miss you already, but rejoice as you dance in perfect health and all the pure joy that just naturally surrounds you!!! You leave a legacy that we will never forget!!! Love you so much!!!Cynthia Kyle Vanderver
ENGLAND, AR Monday, July 17, 2017 Weaida , do you remember the big goldfish we put in your mom's bathtub 😊..I love you all . I bet I worried Aunt Barbara alot trying to flatten a penny on the train tracks . Give me a call . My number is 501-658-6598Mike Kyle
Conway, AR Sunday, July 16, 2017 Praying for all of youWes Kyle
Cabot, AR Sunday, July 16, 2017 She was a very loving lady . She will be missedCynthia Kyle Vanderver
ENGLAND, AR Sunday, July 16, 2017 Weaida, hope you remember the gold fish we put in your mom's bathtub . I love all of you . How many times I worried Aunt Barbara getting on the train tracks so I could flatten out a penny .Call me 501 -658-6598. Dad's (Wes Kyle) # is 501-605-2255. He sends his love and condolences.Carolyn & Bob
Milford, PA Sunday, July 16, 2017 R.I.P.Shawn and Ken Donathan
Shreveport, LA Friday, July 14, 2017 To all my family we love you and are praying for you... aunt Barbra will be deeply...