Barbara Harlson, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, age 86, went to her heavenly home, Thursday, October 6th, 2022. Barbara was born August 4 ^th ,  1936 to Clovis Harold and Lotus Mildred Beason in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Barbara met the love of her life, Howard, in high school. They were married November 7th, 1971. Together they celebrated their 50 ^th Anniversary in 2021. Barbara loved people and always greeted you with a smile. She loved to play cards and was known for her Kentucky Derby Parties. Barbara was a huge OSU Cowboy fan and cheered her favorite team to many victories.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leonard Knox Beason.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Howard Harlson; four children, Kristie Jo Hadden of Bella Vista, Leigh Ann (Reuben) DeLuna of Katy, Texas, Kristie Lynn Harlson, and Mike Harlson of Houston Texas; a brother, Tony Beason; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren and cousin Ada Lewin.

A memorial service will be held October 14 ^th at 11:00 a.m. at Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. A reception will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bella Vista Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.