Barbara Lea Dockery, age 85, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, in Fayetteville. She was born May 1, 1940, in Japton, Ark.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Johnny Ray Dockery; parents Loy and Euna Sisemore; sister Darlene Taylor; nephew Bryan Driggers; and brother Dale Sisemore.
Barbara worked for JC Penney where her love of fashion was created. She also worked many years at McIlroy Bank & Trust. She was a member of Center Street Church of Christ. During Barbara’s free time she enjoyed all things creative, camping, reading, and spending time with her family.
Barbara is survived by her two children, Daran Johnson and his wife Kim of West Fork, and Chon Marsters and her husband Paul of Mountainburg; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Heath Clower officiating. Interment will follow in Drakes Creek Cemetery in Wesley, Ark.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service-time at the funeral home on Thursday.