She was a hair dresser and owned Merle Norman Cosmetics and Beauty Salon in Pine Bluff for several years. She worked at the Pine Bluff Convention Center for 16 years as event coordinator and for the Pine Bluff Police Department as city's Neighborhood Watch Coordinator. She then retired and moved south of Monticello where she enjoyed the slower pace of country living. She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her Cocker Spaniel, 'Lacey'. She attended Lacey United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Larry Thurman of Monticello; one son, Rick Thurman and wife, Pam of Quincy, IL and their daughter, Terra Scranton; one daughter, Penny Whitener and husband, Matt of White Hall, AR and granddaughter, Hannah Whitener.
Condolences(38)
Rick Thurman
, TX Sunday, May 12, 2013 Happy Mothers Day Mom.I miss you.
Love,
Rick
Rick Thurman
Quincy, IL Sunday, May 13, 2012 Happy Mothers Day Mom.I miss you every single day.
Love you,
Rick
Rick Thurman
Quincy, IL Monday, January 2, 2012 Merry Christmas And Happy New Year MOM.I miss you.......
Rick Thurman
Quincy, IL Saturday, November 26, 2011 Happy Thanksgiving Mom....I miss you.
Larry Stout
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, May 10, 2011 I am saddened to hear of Barbara's passing. I have many fond memories of camping with Barbara and Larry at Lake Greeson back in 1973.Larry Stout
Hal Gunter
Jacksonville, AR Tuesday, May 10, 2011 My prayers and thought to Larry, Rick and Penny. Barbara was not only a dear friend and customer but she was one of the most positive Women of Pine Bluff. My life has been blessed by her friendship. Pine Bluff and the convention center could not have done what they did in the past without the effort she put forward.Jim Allbritton
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Larry,I wiil keep you in my prayers
NILA FAYE LACKEY
WHITE HALL, AR Monday, May 9, 2011 SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS> YOURFAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.Brenda Myhand
Redfield, AR Monday, May 9, 2011 Rick and family, so very sorry for your loss. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.Opal Dye & Daughter Shelby Conrad
Jonesboro, AR Monday, May 9, 2011 Larry, we are sorry for your loss.Jessica Owens Williams
White Hall, AR Monday, May 9, 2011 Want you to know mother (Sally) and I have you in our thoughts and prayers.Briana McNeill
PIne Bluff/White Hall, AR Monday, May 9, 2011 Dear Larry, Penny, Hannah & Matt:I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Many memories with her back when we were in Business Women together. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sandra McFalls
Bryant, AR Monday, May 9, 2011 Larry, Rick & Penny, My deepest sympathy in the loss of Barbara. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sandra McFallsBettye Carter Johnson
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, May 8, 2011 Dear Larry, I am so sorry for you and your family. Barbara was such a good worker with our neighborhood watch group. We all appreciated her. She will be missed by all that knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.JD Rauls
Maumelle, AR Sunday, May 8, 2011 Sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.Dee & Sarah Kindrick
White hall, AR Sunday, May 8, 2011 Larry & Family you are each in our Prayers. Barbara was a wonderful person, she had so much to give. An she will be missed by so manyLarry your friends at sears will remember the cook outs an pool parties you both loved to have when you were in Pine Bluff , and we have missed seeing you both , But happy when you moved to monticello. Becuase it was what you both wonted , Im glad you had the chance to relax togather . Thanks Larry for being a great boss . You an Barbara were always so helpful to everyone you meet. .. Remember your friends are many , Our Prayers are with you ! ! ! Dee & Sarah
Misty H-Gaston
Roland, AR, AR Sunday, May 8, 2011 RickSending many thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.
Misty
Renate Wagner
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, May 8, 2011 Dear Larry, Penny and Rick,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief!
Frank and Renate Wagner
Frank Miller
Sheridan, AR Sunday, May 8, 2011 Larry, sorry to read about the loss of your wife. Please accept my condolences at this difficult time.Lana Glover
Kenosha, WI Sunday, May 8, 2011 Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. I never got to tell either of you how much I loved you and appreciated how you embraced me. Barbara was a good friend, a wonderful mother, and a great grandmother. My prayers are with you. Love you, Lana.laura and dave richards
white hall, AR Saturday, May 7, 2011 Dear whitenersSo sorry 2 hear about mrs. Thurman. She was always so sspecial with kelly and hannah. Youi are in our prayers
Terry & Alisa Secrest
Alexandria, LA Saturday, May 7, 2011 Penny,We are so sorry to hear about your mother. We are praying for you and your family! We love you and wish we were there!
Carolyn & Bruce Lewis
Quitman, AR Saturday, May 7, 2011 Penny, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.Walter & Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 7, 2011 Larry and Family, So sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. May God lift you up on wings of love and give you comfort.Ann Wittenburg
Joppa, MD Saturday, May 7, 2011 Larry, Penny, Rick, Matt & Hannah, I am so sorry for your loss. Barbara was a good friend and I will truly miss her.Steve, Dottie, Sarah, and Thomas Strahan
White Hall, AR Saturday, May 7, 2011 Penny, you and your family are in our prayers. We know that she was a wonderful mother and grandmother. We love you all.DON SILVESTRI
CONWAY, AR Friday, May 6, 2011 MY SINCERE SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO LARRY AND THE FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF BARBARA. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SADNESS.Lynn & Elizabeth Gaines
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, May 6, 2011 We are so sorry.Joe Spadoni
White Hall, AR Friday, May 6, 2011 Sad to hear about Barbara. I remember great times and enjoyed being around her. Never will forget working with her during special events at the convention center. I learned things about work and everyday life just by observing her in action. Rick, I'll never forget the pooling cleaning either. She was like a mom to me. God Bless.Joe Spadoni
White Hall, AR Friday, May 6, 2011 Sad to hear about Barbara. I remember great times and enjoyed being around her. Never will forget working with her during special events at the convention center. I learned things about work and everyday life just by observing her in action. Rick, I'll never forget the pooling cleaning either. She was like a mom to me. God Bless.Konnie Martin & family
Alamosa, CO Friday, May 6, 2011 Dearest Penny, Matt, Hannah and family,I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I know how much you love her and how much she meant to all of you. I am thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. I am here for you now and always,
stanley browder
elgin, TX Friday, May 6, 2011 Larry, I was a couple years behind you at DCHS. I realize that this is a terribly difficult time, but I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Donna Gayle Rogers
A;exandria, LA Friday, May 6, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the famly.Fabian and Wendy Fontenot
White Hall, AR Friday, May 6, 2011 Rick and Penny we are so very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.pat mitchell-hood
monticello.ar, TX Friday, May 6, 2011Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Friday, May 6, 2011 Larry and FamilyWe are sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Classmate 1960 Drew Central
James and Kathy Bates Berry
Denise Thurman Sturmer
Stuttgart, AR Friday, May 6, 2011 Aunt Barbara was a strong woman who many people admired and respected. She will be missed by all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Larry, Rick, Penny, Hannah and Matt. Her little cocker spaniel, Lacey will miss her too!Rick Thurman
Quincy, IL Friday, May 6, 2011 My mothers battles are finally over.I wish her a happy journey.
She will be missed. I miss her already.
I love you mom and I always will.