Barbara Semple

Barbara Semple, 82, of Paragould, formerly of Blytheville passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2026.  She was born in Blytheville on May 25, 1943, to Alvin Webster and Melba Ford.

Barbara was a show girl at the Alladin Hotel in Las Vegas.  She enjoyed line dancing with the Senior Bees, fishing, tennis, and riding horses.  She loved going out to eat Chinese.  Barbara had attended North Tenth Street Baptist Church and was also a member of the Red Hat Society.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents:  Alvin and Melba Webster.

Barbara is survived by her daughters:  Lori Boesen and Michelle Smith;

One granddaughter, Dana and Danny Kennedy;

One grandson, William and Amber Boesen;

Four great-grandchildren:  Mackenzie Kennedy, Wyatt Kennedy, Charlie Boesen, and Alyssa Boesen;

One great-great-grandson, Rowen Morrow;

One sister, Andrea Kay Guy;

and her church family.

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