Barbara JoAnn Jones-Sawyer, 65, of Little Rock, Ark., passed May 26, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, Scipio A. Jones; grandparents, James and Marie Forte; and siblings, Nancy Brown and Michael Lewis, Sr.
She’s survived by her mother, Helen Lewis; sister-in-love, Janice Lewis; nephews, Michael and Marquis Lewis and Terrence Forte; a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11 a.m., at Pilgrim Rest Church #3, 3801 Springer Blvd., LR, Ark. Interment will follow at Rest In Peace Memorial Gardens, Hensley, Ark. Viewing will be Friday, June 2, 2023, 12-4 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.
Sincere condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.
Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. My sincere prayers go with you to help you during this difficult time.
May our Lord hold you near and keep you close to his heart.
I have tried to call, but I was unable to get through.
Sincerely,
Mayme