Barbara Joan Lester

Barbara Joan Lester, age 67, a resident of Farmington, Ark., passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born August 20, 1955, in Prairie Grove, Ark., the daughter of Billy and Doris (Gage) Littrell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister and brother-in-law; J.L and Mary Duggar. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Billie Lester; five brothers and sisters, Brenda Hansen, Janet Wingate, Johnny Littrell, Patricia Logue, and Shelly Ratliff; numerous nieces and nephews. Joan had a gentleness about her that made you feel loved and cherished. She had a smile that warmed your heart each time you saw her. Never a complainer and would work tirelessly at all she was tasked to do. She had a 40+ year career working for Judge Kim Smith, loving every moment of it! She was organized, keeping that office on a tight schedule. She had some fantastic stories to tell, too. She had three loves: her family, her job, and quilting. She was a master quilter with fabric and ideas to match no other. She made sure Billie was taken care of well, even getting Billie his own sewing machine and teaching him how to make his cat a quilt. When it was vacation time, she would have an itinerary for the trip and would make sure you followed it! Not letting one moment get away from her. She loved the beach and getting up early to quilt by the oceanside. She volunteered many years in Children's Choir at church. Even making costumes for the children's programs from lamb costumes to dresses. She loved doing things behind the scenes without drawing attention to herself. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 15, 2022, 10 a.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Ark. Burial will be in the Farmington Cemetery in Farmington, Ark. Online guestbook, www.luginbuel.com.