Barbara Helen Atkins White, aged 84, gained her heavenly wings on March 15th, 2023, at the Woodruff County Health Center in McCrory, Arkansas, where she had been a resident for the past two years. She and her twin sister were born on March 17th, 1938, in an army tent on top of a levee during the great flood. Her parents were Jim and Mary (Britt) Atkins. Barbara grew up in the Eastside community of Des Arc. She was a deeply devoted friend, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was dearly loved and will forever be missed by her family.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the Woodruff County Health Center for all the compassionate care she received while in their care.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Tobie White and her parents, Jim and Mary; one sister Sadie McMahon; five brothers, Ray, Robert, Calvin, Walter and Johnnie Atkins. She leaves behind siblings, Cara Bradshaw of Des Arc, Clifford Atkins of Cotton Plant, twin-sister, Patricia Burt of Syracuse, NY and Bertie Fortner of Anchorage, AK.

Barbara married Tobie White on February 13th, 1957, and was a proud mom to four children, Randall (Jill) White of Huntsville, TX, Marilyn (Jeff) Files of Des Arc, Michael (Scarlette) White of Crossett, AR and Mary (Rich) Richardson of Little Rock, AR. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren to cherish her memory: Ross White; April and Brandy Branham; Stuart Van Houten; Logan, Colin, Stephanie, and Lexie White; Hayden Hambrick; Mary-Joyce and John Kenneth Files; five great-grandchildren; Phoebe, Peyton, Mariah, and Tristian Branham and Jensen Tate White along with a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Barbara was always busy and looking for her next adventure. One of her favorite sayings was, "Come on, let's go!". She worked many years at Horne's Department Store where she made many lifelong friends. Then, she continued to work at the Snow-White Dairy Bar until her retirement. She never met a stranger. Barbara loved being a homemaker and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church. Her Bible was worn from her many years of reading the scripture. She loved gardening, canning, sewing, and quilting, watching her soap operas while on the phone with her many friends discussing current events. In her later years she enjoyed working crossword puzzles.

Visitation will be at Garth Funeral Home in Des Arc on Saturday, March 18th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Melvin York officiating. Interment will be at Sandhill Cemetery following the graveside service.

Pallbearers are Stuart Van Houten, Ross White, Hayden Hambrick, Logan White, Colin White and Mike Atkins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sandhill Cemetery Association.