She retired from the Drew County Health Department and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello. Barbara enjoyed sewing, tatting, and crafting. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, George Wayne Burks.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Posey of Monticello; two sons, Patrick Fowler (Kristie) and Jeff Fowler, and one bonus daughter, Candace Posey, all of Monticello, six grandchildren: Patrick Fowler (Talyia) of Haskell, Arkansas, Karlie Fowler Graves (Noah) of Conway, Arkansas, Matthew Fowler, Elijah Schell (Anna), Annabel Fowler, and Carly Coston Spencer (Rojaric) all of Monticello, 4 great-granddaughters, Taylor and Sarah Fowler of Haskell and Flora and Melody Graves of Conway, Arkansas, two sisters-in law, Pamela Burks of Alexander, Arkansas and Diane Shivers of Monticello, Arkansas.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2026, in the Stephenson Dearman Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Jimmy Albrecht officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
Condolences(11)
Shelia Ratledge
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Danny and I are so very sorry for yalls loss. We loved Mrs. Barbara do very much . I knew her for so many years from her tome at the Health Dept. Then she became the Pastors wife of my church later we went to church with her at 2nd Baptist. I will always rember her smile . She and I had many conversations through the years ,she was a talker . I once told her she was the perfect example after a pastors wife and if I ever became a P.W. I hoped I was the kind she was. Mrs. Barbara loved our kids and never forget them . Our hearts are broken learning of her passing. God bless you allShelia, Danny and Eli Ratledge
Candace Posey
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 2, 2026 Barbara is going to be missed by many and I will keep her memory aliveBarbara was a sweet lady and I will see you one day. Thank you for being so good to dad, and all the family. REST IN LOVE ??
Sherry Myers
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 1, 2026 She was a good person and she love everyone and she love GodJoyce Higgins
Delhi, LA Tuesday, June 30, 2026 My prayers are with Barbara's family. We were in the same graduation class. Lots of memories way back then.Wanda Schroder
Yellville, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Charles, Pat & Jeff, I wish I had the words that would ease your pain, Unfortunately there are none. I will miss Barbara, she was first my sister in law and later my friend. We had shopped together, crafted together and shared lots of laughs. She will be a bright spot in Heaven.Sherry Ellis O'Neill
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2026 To Barbara's family, I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I was the same age as George, and we rode the bus together for many years.Barbara was a very sweet & kind person, & I have enjoyed knowing her. I never knew her to say an unkind word about anyone, and was always cheerful and smiling. She was one of life's bright spots.
Until we meet again, may God bless you and comfort you.
Theresa Brown
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.Zachary N. Cooper
Crossett, AR Tuesday, June 30, 2026 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.Betty Russell
Monticello, AR Monday, June 29, 2026 RIP my friend, you are free from all pain now, I will miss you terribly.Prayers for Charles & Family, also prayers for Pat, Jeff & Families.
Shawn Lasiter
Monticello, AR Monday, June 29, 2026 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Charles (Unc) & Candy, I love you both!Melissa A Bailey
Wilmar, AR Sunday, June 28, 2026 To the posey family, I just am loss with words right now ,but I can say I have known Mrs Barbara for a long time ever since I was a little kid, she has always been so happy and sweet person to me and I am going to miss her smile and jokes.But just remember that she may be absent from this world but In the arms of Jesus christ.