Barbara Mary Wagner

Barbara Mary Wagner, 83, passed from this life Thursday, March 10,2022, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Barbara was born to Herbert Stanley and Louisa Mae (Swaine) Leybourne on November 13, 1938, in London, England.  

Barbara was united in marriage to James L. Wagner on May 12, 1956, in Bedford, England. Barbara spent her working years as an antique dealer. Barbara loved her grandkids and watching them play ball. Barbara enjoyed her antiques, going to flea markets, and gardening. Barbara was a member of the Church of England, the WISE Club and was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #9777. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.  

Barbara leaves to mourn her passing, son; Alan Wagner and wife Missy of Salem, Arkansas; two daughters, Lou Crow and husband Danny of Camp, Arkansas and Linda Allen and husband Mark of Bennet, Nebraska; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two brothers, Pete Leybourne of Shetland Island, UK and David Leybourne and wife Audrey of Rushden, England; two sisters, Pat Keats of Bedford, England and Gloria Diebold of Bedford, England; sister-in-law, Jackie Leybourne of Rushden, England; many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband (James Wagner), son and daughter-in-law (Jon and Betty Wagner), parents (Herbert and Louisa Leybourne), and brother (Ronald Leybourne).

Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Viola, Arkansas with Bro. John Hodges officiating. Pallbearers are Megan Maddox, James Wagner, Brandon Allen, Jason Wagner, Bailey Sanders, Andrew Allen, and Steven Crow. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice or to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home LLC of Salem, Arkansas.