Barbara Ann Szplit, 77, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away peacefully December 12, 2022. Barbara was born February 2, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents; Alex and Adeline Szplit; sister, LaVerne Beard; and niece, Sherry Beard. Barbara was raised in Buena Vista, Wisconsin where her family had a farm. She graduated from Almond High School in 1963 and went on to get her college degree in education. She worked many years and retired from JC Penney. She enjoyed knitting and sewing as well as an owner of many dogs over the years. Never married or with children she loved her nieces very much. Barbara is survived by great nieces Brittany Stroud and Erika Gray along with great-great nieces Harper and Kinley, as well as numerous cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life will be posted in the future. Many thanks to Beebe Retirement Center and Unity Health Hospital. Donations may be made to ASPCA American society for prevention of cruelty to animals. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, AR 72012. www.smithfamilycares.com
