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Barbara E. Netherton

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Barbara E. Netherton, 71, of Springdale, passed away on Nov. 26, 2013, at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. She was born July 26, 1942, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Harlon and Eithel Bogan Earp. She was a lifelong resident of Springdale and was educated in the Springdale school system. She went on to earn a degree in nursing and worked as a RN. After retiring, she returned to school and earned a master's degree in Counseling. Barbara was a charter member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents. Barbara is lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years, Lon Netherton; two sons, Mike Netherton and his wife Sharon of Springdale and Mark Netherton of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Michelle Johns and her husband Billy of Springdale; siblings, Elizabeth Weathers and her husband Sam, Harlon Earp and his wife Jeanie, Gary Earp and his wife Brenda, all of Springdale; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild and numerous other relatives and friends. The family will host a Celebration of Barbara's life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at New Hope Fellowship. The family suggests that memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home. Please share your fond thought and memories of Barbara on her memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

Published November 29, 2013

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