In Memoriam

BARBARA JEAN (SMALLING) JACKSON

August 12, 1957 ~ April 28, 2022 (age 64)

Barbara (Smalling) Jackson, 64 of Idabel passed away at Dallas, TX on April 28, 2022. She was born on August 12, 1957 in Idabel, daughter of Doyle and Mary Smalling of Pickens, OK. She married Bob Jackson on February 22, 1981 in Texarkana, AR.

Barbara loved the Lord and had accepted Him as her Savior. Her favorite song was Alan Jackson's "I Want to Stroll Across Heaven with You". She loved her family, her cats and her dogs, especially her beloved rescue pit Sadie, who died 3 days before her. She retired from Wal-Mart after 26 years where she made lasting friendships which she treasured.

Barbara enjoyed gardening especially tending to her rose bushes, going fishing, getting together with family reminiscing, playing cards and board games. She loved watching Westerns and Dr. Pol. She also loved her orange Fanta pop.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Jackson, her parents, Doyle and Mary Smalling; sister, Linda Smalling; nephew, Bryce Smith and brother-in-law, Rusty LeCrone.

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Angie Hilton and son-in-law, Chris of Idabel; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Tanya Smalling of Holly Creek, Stan and Laura Smalling of DeKalb, TX; sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna and Howard McFerran of Van Buren, AR, Evone and Terry Northrip of Idabel, Darlene and Manuel Welch of Idabel, Gladene Smalling of Redland; nephews, Gavin, Jonathan, Joshua, Evan, Jeremy, Janson, Logan, Dax, Duke, Ja'Vin and McKennan; nieces, Tia, Gabrielle, Caitlin, Gema, Laneleigh, Avianna, Kennedy, Aubrey, Josie, Sarah, Kendra and Starlet; her beloved fur baby, Zoella; granddogs, Zoey and Reggie and a host of family and friends.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 at White Family Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at White Family Funeral Home Chapel with David Flanary officiating. Interment will follow at the Denison Cemetery.

VIDEO SONGS

"Only Scars in Heaven" ~ Casting Crowns

"She Loved" ~ Jeff & Sheri Easter

"Roses Will Bloom Again"

"I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You" ~ Alan Jackson

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TRIBUTES

A tranquil light was purchased for the family of Barbara Jean Jackson. 

**Our deepest condolences,

We love you guys so much!

Janson & Kasey Smalling

Kinsley & Ember Makerney

A tree was also planted in memory of Barbara Jean Jackson.Expression of

Sympathy ~ May 4, 2022 6:17 AM

**Large basket garden was purchased for the family of Barbara Jean Jackson. 

Sherry & Lynn Hardaway ~ May 4, 2022 12:08 AM

**I'm so sorry . May God comfort her loved ones.

Sherry Bowen Hardaway

Sharpe's Support Team and Accounting Office ~ May 3, 2022 10:16 AM

Sincerest thoughts was purchased for the family of Barbara Jean Jackson by Sharpe's Support Team and Accounting Office. 

**Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharpe's Support Team and Accounting Office

A tree was also planted in memory of Barbara Jean Jackson.May 2, 2022 10:36 AM

Spring's grace was purchased for the family of Barbara Jean Jackson. 

**Sending my love and prayers.

Love Always,

Chelsae Manning

Beverly Jasper-Hayes ~ May 1, 2022 5:36 PM

**Barbara was a good person, always friendly and pleasant. I am so sorry for everyone's grief. I know she loved deeply. May God give you all peace and comfort. God bless you all!

April 29, 2022 11:10 AM

A Memorial Tree was planted for Barbara Jean Jackson

**We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at White Family Funeral Home

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White Family Funeral Home

Idabel, Oklahoma