Barbara Sue Elizabeth Friend Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Sue Elizabeth Friend (Mena, Arkansas), who passed away at the age of 83, on January 17, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sarah Elizabeth Nelson Friend and William L. "Bill" Friend. She is survived by: her daughter Ria Dean (Sandy); her granddaughter Dezi; her son Joe Mathias (LaVae); her granddaughter Savannah; her great grandchild Audrey; her grandson Trey (Brittany); her great grandchildren, Luca and Nova; her grandson Tyler (Ashley); her brother Leroy Friend; and her niece Shawna Richie. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and many friends.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Joseph's Indian School, P.O. Box 300 Chamberlin, SD 57325-9919 or at online.stjo.org/give.
