Katherine Louise Barron, 62

Funeral services for Katherine Louise Barron, 62, of Caulfield, were held Dec. 10, 2019, at Clinking-beard Funeral Home in Gainesville with Larry Hopkins officiating. Mrs. Barron died peacefully on Dec. 5 at West Vue Nursing Home in West Plains with her family by her side.

She was born March 11, 1957, in Chatfield, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Thomas and Ruby Mae Holmes Norris. She lived her life caring for others. She spent 25 years at Christos House providing care and support for battered women in need. She loved her family above all else.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Barron Jr. of Caulfield; her two daughters, LaTiste King and husband Michael, and Christy Kowiti, all of Caulfield; her five sisters, Rose Mary Barrow and husband Larry, and Marie Malone, all of Proctor, Arkansas, Edna Mae Barrow and husband James of Twist, Arkansas, Bettie Ann Gardner and husband Wayne of New Boston, Texas, and Carol Norris of Marion, Arion; sister-in-law Deanna Smith and husband Darren of Fordland; her mother-in-law, Peggy Plachy and husband Jerry of Caulfield; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and many other beloved family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby Mae Holmes; her father, Charles Thomas Norris; her son, Edward “Bubba” Barron; and her seven brothers, Howard, Charles, Oren, Tommy, Edward, Billy and Joe Harold Norris.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Activity Department at West Vue Nursing Home and can be left at the funeral home. 

Arrangements by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.  

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