Barbara Nell Rawls

Barbara Nell Rawls, 83, of Paragould, died Saturday, August 10, 2013, at her home. She was born July 26, 1930 in Stanford, Arkansas the daughter of the late William Clyde and Cora Adams Gramling. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Earnie Rawls; sons, Eddie Lee and Ricky Dean Rawls; siblings, Sylvia Adams, William J. Gramling, Walter Lee Gramling, and Wallace Cletus Gramling. Mrs. Rawls was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Ronnie Rawls of Paragould, J.W. and Ellen Rawls of Paragould, Belinda and Marty Hastings of Jonesboro; sisters: Wanda Clifton and Janice Cox; grandchildren: Ginger Isom, Ronnie Rawls, Jr., Lee Westley Rawls, Jennifer Sherwood, Misty Gallimore, Lori Parker, Hailey Hannah, Tristin Rawls, Amanda Bradford and Alannah Alvord and several great grandchildren. The family was last night. Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel. 12:00 PM, today, with Reverend Dennis Strope officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ron Rawls, Ronnie Rawls, Jr., Wes Rawls, Scott Parker, Josh Hannah, and Mark Alvord. Honorary Pallbearers are Scottie Rogers and her nephews. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.