Sue Barnett, 89 of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Waldron, Arkansas.
Sue was born May 17, 1935, in Hickman, Arkansas (Scott County) to the late Seborn and Lillie (McCormick) Powell. She was married to Arthur Barnett for 57 years where she was a homemaker, avid quilter and seamstress as well as raised beautiful chickens. She was a part of the Greenridge Quilters. Who made lap quilts and quilts for those in need and several charities.
Sue is survived by her son Kerry and wife Cathy Barnett of Waldron, AR. Granddaughter April and husband Jonathan Shockey of Fort Smith, AR. Grandson Derek and wife Krystal Barnett of Waldron, AR. Great grandson Brayden Barnett of Waldron, AR. Sue is also survived by her loving sister Mona Powell of Waldron, AR. Two nieces Kim Hewitt of Waldron, AR and Michele Pyle of Lincoln, AR. Also, brother-in-law Junior and wife Juanita Barnett of Waldron, AR and Sister-in-law Clara House of Waldron, AR. Along with Barnett nieces and nephews: Richard and Danny Barnett, Connie Cox, James House, Steve House, Vicki Richmond, Ann House, Randall and Rudy Barnett. A host of friends and family will greatly miss Sue, as well.
Sue is preceded in death by her father and mother Seborn and Lillie Powell. Her brother Troy Powell. Along with her husband Arthur Barnett and son Emmet Barnett.
Sue’s funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Hunt and Rev. Konner McKay, officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Waldron, AR. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.
Her pallbearers will be: Derek Barnett, Jonathan Shockey, Brandon Hewitt, Clayton Owens, Caleb Sherrill and Dalton Dozier. Honorary pallbearers will be: Randall and Rudy Barnett, Mike House, Skyler Hewitt and the Greenridge Quilters.
Sue’s visitation will be 9:00 am Saturday December 14, 2024, at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, AR.
Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to Greenridge Community Building Fund c/o Charlie Moudy 11587 Willow Ridge Rd. Waldron, AR 72958.
