FORT SMITH, Ark. – Barbara Jean Hand, 96, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away on Sunday, Nov.29, 2020.
She was born on Dec. 21, 1923, in Warsaw, to Bert and Emma Weed. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and a homemaker. Barbara loved the Lord and was a prayer warrior, praying daily with a prayer partner, for family and friends.
Her great-granddaughters cherished their tea parties with her, using a special tea service.
She won the city’s most celebrated award, the Orchid Award at her home in Florida. Riding her lawn mower was fun sport while in her late 70s.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Ferdinand D. Hand, who was ill with Alzheimer’s disease. She took loving care of him. In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Freddie Hand.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, burial will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith, Ark.
She is survived by two daughters, Jeanene Godwin, of Fort Smith, Ark.; and Nellie Moseley (John) of Williamsburg, Va.; six grandchildren: Byron Godwin (Wendy), Dana Cates, Mellisa Moseley (Will Martin), John Moseley Jr., Erika Hand and Stephen Hand. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Arkansas, 210 N. Walton Ave., #25, Bentonville, AR 72712 or go to www.alz.org.
To view the online guestbook, please go to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.
