Barbara Erion Obituary

In Loving Memory of Barbara Erion August 3, 1944 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Erion, who left this world and entered Heaven on September 8, 2023, at the age of 79. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many. Barbara Erion was born on August 3, 1944, in Stuttgart, AR to Hazel Linsley Hollingshead and Joe Linsley. She grew up in Little Rock, AR. Barbara was a wife, mother, and also a medical technologist. She met her husband, George Erion, at UALR and they got married while in medical technology school. They were married for 58 years and were an amazing example of friendship and love. Outside of her work, Barbara found great joy in ministry, including participating in several mission trips, attending Bible study, volunteering with Life Choices, and attending Sunday School with her dear sisters in Christ. She enjoyed reading, dancing, traveling, studying her Bible, and spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church for 35 years. Barbara Erion will be dearly missed by her husband, George Erion; her children, Christy Erion Bonge, Penny Erion Ray, Matthew Erion; and her grandchildren Caleb Bonge, Katie Bonge, Maggie Ray, Lauren Bonge, Allie Ray, Ava Erion, Ella Erion, and other beloved family. There will be an informal come and go "Celebration of Life" for Barbara on Tuesday, Sept. 12th from 4:00-7:00 p. m. in the Fellowship Hall at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Conway, AR. The funeral service will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church as well on Wednesday, Sept. 13th at 10:00 a. m. There will be a graveside service in Little Rock at Roselawn Memorial Park following the funeral. Friends and family are invited to join us in remembrance. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Life Choices Pregnancy Resources Center in Conway in Barbara Erion's memory.