Barbara Ann French, fondly known as "Ann" passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at the age of 89. Ann was born in Brinkley, Arkansas, on July 22, 1935, and the fourth child to the family of Benjamin and Nora Hudson.

Ann devoted the last 20 years of her career at Low's Bridal. She was known not only for her knowledge and expertise, but for her warm and welcoming personality that made her an exceptional bridal consultant.

In her retirement years, Ann enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. She also loved cooking, playing a good game of Spades and Bridge, and watching Jeopardy.

Ann was a member of the Salem Methodist Church. She understood the significance of her faith in Jesus Christ. Her unwavering belief guided her throughout her lifetime and served as a source of strength and comfort. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Nora Spivey Hudson, her beloved son Ronald Ray French, and siblings Charles T. Hudson, Josephine Duren, and Delia Marshall.

Ann a bright spirit who touched the lives of many is survived by her loving daughter Dena Kay French of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, her son Clayton French of Brinkley, her 4 legged son Chico, two grandsons, Robert Griswold, Christopher French and her 4 legged grandson Booger and one niece Karen Hudson Carpenter.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salem Cemetery fund.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home in Brinkley. Graveside will  be on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Salem Cemetery in Moro.