Barbara Ann Austin

Barbara Ann Austin passed away on November 7, 2026, at the age of 66. She was born on June 8, 1960, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to R.C. Roberson and Mary (Wiles) Robertson. Barbara leaves behind a family who will treasure her memory and the moments they shared.

Barbara found happiness in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed fishing, working in her yard, tending her flowers, and spending time with her dogs. Above all, time with her family held a special place in her heart. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were an important part of her life, and the memories they made together will remain close to their hearts.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Kanisha Schafer and husband Richard of Waldron, Arkansas; her son, Daniel Austin and wife Christine of Oklahoma; and her sister, Lasonia Brooks and husband Robert of Waldron, Arkansas.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren: John Sexton of Waldron; Brian Sexton and spouse Dee of Waldron; Steven Sexton of Mena; Matthew Sexton of Arizona; Stephanie Sexton and spouse Elliot of Booneville; David Sexton and spouse Ashlynn of Arizona; Nichole Sexton of Waldron; and Rebecca Schafer of Waldron. Barbara also leaves behind her bonus grandchildren, Edrick Jorge, Jonathan Schafer, Patrick Schafer, and Aaron Schafer; and nine great-grandchildren, whose lives were part of the family she held so dear.

Her memory will also be cherished by her uncle, Tommy Robertson of Little Texas; her aunt, Vicky Robertson of Bluffton; her cousin, Billy Robertson; and numerous other cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, R.C. Roberson and Mary (Wiles) Roberson and grandparents Elsie and William Roberson.

As her family remembers Barbara, they will carry with them the everyday moments that now mean so much-the time spent together, the familiar conversations, and the love shared through the years. May those memories bring comfort in the days ahead and serve as lasting reminders of her place in their hearts.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

A celebration of Barbara's life will be held Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Jeff Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow at Park Cemetery in Nola, Arkansas.

Serving as pallbearers will be Billy Roberson, Robert Brooks, Richard Schafer, John Sexton, Steven Sexton and Brian Sexton. Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Roberson.