Mildred Barbian

Mildred “Millie” Barbian, 80, of Rogers, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at the Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. Millie was born in Quitaque, Texas, on June 12, 1931, a daughter of Harvey and Vera Foster. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Springdale for over 40 years, where she was a member of the Lutheran Women Missionary League and a Ladies Aid. Millie enjoyed selling Avon and was a member of the Avon President Club. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Louis Barbian; one son, Louis W. Barbian of Gentry, Ark.; one daughter, Joyce Barbian Bohannan and husband, Randy, of Springdale; four grandchildren, Crystal Hewitt, Aaron Bohannan and wife, Jennifer, Whitney Jo Bohannan and Emily Hardgrave; one sister, Betty Joyce Hall of Tyler, Texas; and a host of loving family and friends. Millie was preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held on Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, at 4 p.m. at the Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Springdale. Pastor Mark Krause will officiate. Donations can be made in her name to the Salem Lutheran Cemetery Fund, 479-751-9359. Online guestbook at www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.