Barbara Clegg Caudle

Barbara Clegg Caudle was born on June 26, 1940, in the Pine Tree community to Ray McKee and Edna Ellis McKee. She passed away in her home on March 14, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long but valiant battle with cancer. She graduated from Forrest City High School in 1958 and was a homemaker for many years. Later, she enjoyed working at Kemp Pharmacy. On March 30, 1994, she married Norman Caudle, and they enjoyed 30 years together. She was a member of The Bridge Church in Wynne, Arkansas. Shopping with her sister, her daughter-in-law and close friends was one of her favorite activities. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Although she answered to different names her favorite was the name given to her by her grandsons, and great grandchildren, "Mimi." She loved sharing photos and stories about the events and happenings in each of their lives. Mrs. Caudle was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Patsy McKee Prier. She is survived by her husband, Norman Caudle; her son, Tony Clegg and wife Gina of Colt, AR, her two grandsons, Preston Clegg of Little Rock, AR; Dustin Clegg and his wife Beth of Wynne, AR, and her great grandchildren, Paxton, Truett, Laynie, Selah, Jud and Ally; a brother, Jimmy Ray McKee and wife Linda of Colt, AR, brother-in-law, Bill Prier of Morrilton, AR. She is also survived by two stepdaughters, Cindy Baty of Dresden, TN and Rita Long of McCrory, AR, and their children and grandchildren, as well as other family members and friends. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to her care givers, Natalie Marrs, Earline Hawkins, Latasha Stegall, and Derreshia Jones. Mrs. Caudle's celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at The Bridge Church in Wynne, Arkansas at 3 PM. Visitation will be held from 2 until 3 before the service. Burial will be in Barnishaw Cemetery at Pine Tree. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Second Baptist Church, 222 East 8th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, where her grandson, Preston Clegg is the pastor, or The Bridge Church, 209 Merriman Avenue, Wynne, Ar 72396, where her grandson, Dustin Clegg is the pastor.

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Barbara Clegg Caudle

June 26, 1940 - March 14, 2024