Barbara Sue (Gilbreth) Ames, age 75, of Alma, departed from this life Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Chapel Ridge Nursing Home, in Fort Smith. She was born August 31, 1947, in Ozark, to Amus Acey and Pauline Bearden Gilbreth.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leon Gilbreth.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Damon and Leigh Brown, and Casey Ames; a daughter, Carla Brown Kennard; six grandchildren, Sarah, Kathryn, Alec, Tara, Emily Sue, and Brooklynn; and two great-grandchildren, Jasper and Parker.

Burial will be private in Morgan Hill Cemetery, in Ozark, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

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