Mary Barnhart's Obituary
Mary Barnhart was born in Washington, Arkansas on June 8, 1939, and passed away at home in Longview, TX on November 4, 2021. She was a graduate of Hope High School in Arkansas in 1957 and married the love of her life, Hugh Barnhart on April 20, 1962.
Mary’s greatest joy in life was the family that Hugh and she created. Her loving spirit and kind heart touched all those that she met, while her caring and genuine concern for others made every person she knew feel wanted and needed.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Sevier Watson and Emma Jean Durham Watson, her brothers, Bobby and Troy Watson and her sisters, Bonnie Shapley and Judy Watson.
She is survived by her husband, Hugh Barnhart, sons Jeff Barnhart and wife Tabatha of Wylie, TX and Steve Barnhart and wife Carla of Longview. Her grandchildren, Michael Barnhart, Ashley McCurdy, Zachary Barnhart, April Barnhart, and Catherine Perry, along with three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy Worthey of DeQueen, AR.
A graveside service for Mary will be held on Monday, November 8 at 3 pm at Rosewood Park Mausoleum in Longview. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service.
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