Barbara Ann Blalack, age 83, of Russellville, departed this life on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehab. She was born on January 22, 1943, in Morrilton, to Leslie Johnson and Barbara Josephine Nahlen Griffin.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ronald Blalack; her brother, Jimmy Griffin; and her second husband, Gary King.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Lezlie and Tim Arnold, and Michelle and Russell Roberts; five grandchildren and their spouses, Rachel Arnold (Andy Campioni), Sarah (Alex) Madden, Lydia (Sam) Oxford, Emily (Doug) Roberts-Smith, and Amanda (Aaron Hetland) Roberts; and a beautiful great-granddaughter, Sylvia Campioni.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Church of The Assumption, in Atkins, with Father Shekhar officiating. Burial will be private, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the funeral home.

The family will also like to give a special thanks to all of the staff of Russellville Nursing Center, and Stella Manor Nursing and Rehab, for the wonderful care she received.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .