Barbara Ann Butcher 79 of Dardanelle departed this life March 17, 2017 at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville, AR.

She was born October 6, 1937 in Gladewater, TX to Horace and Margaret Granger Butcher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Michael Noell, two sisters Nancy Shepherd and Linda Jean Downen.

Survivors are one son Robin Noell of Harrison, two daughters Rae Ann Richey of Dardanelle and Dena Noell of Branson, MO., two brothers Sonny Butcher of Pine Bluff and Dean Butcher of La Marque, TX., six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and one great-great grandchild due in September.

The family will hold a private service and burial at a later date.

The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville, Dr. Kirkland, Dr. Smith and her nurse Nikki for all their care and for keeping her comfortable in her final days.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com