Jean Barkley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jean Barkley of Jonesboro, Arkansas, who passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Jean leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ellis Howle and Katie Howle; and her siblings, Elizabeth Stone and Acey Howle. She is survived by: her husband Michael Barkley; her children, Michael Barkley (Jessica) of Jonesboro and Natalie Davis (Jamie) of Brookland; her sisters, Ann Martin (Jim) of Jonesboro and Bettie Wilson (Wayne) of Jonesboro; and her grandsons, Ethan Barkley (Katie) of Jonesboro and Colin Barkley of Jonesboro.
