Barbara Akers

Barbara Jo Akers, 68 of Benton, Arkansas passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born November 29, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Barbara was the owner and operator of Akers Bookkeeping & Tax Service for 30 years, a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jim; sons: Michael Akers (Billy) of Bryant and Tim Akers (Kerri) of East End; daughter Jennifer Moore (Robert) of Benton; six grandchildren; brother, Steve Shearin (Cynthia) of Sherwood; sister, Stephanie Pollard of Maumelle; stepbrother, Rick Abbott (Sherry) of Sherwood, and a host of nieces and nephews who love her and will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home in Benton, Arkansas.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Pleasant Hill Adult Daycare in Benton in Barbara’s Memory.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.