Barbara Gillson

    Barbara Gillson, 90, of Ft. Smith, AR (formerly of Poteau, OK) passed away July 4, 2012 in Ft. Smith.  Barbara was born June 4, 1922 in Humiston, Iowa to John & Pearl (Vaught) Scovel,  She was a Hotel-Convention Sales Coordinator in Ft. Worth, TX as well as being a homemaker.  She and husband Walter moved to Poteau in 1977.  Barbara was preceded in death by Walter.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poteau. 

     Survivors include her sons, Bill & Nancy Snow of Ft. Smith, AR, Jim & Shari Snow of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Lindsey & Mike Upshaw of Midlothian, TX, Jordan Snow of Dallas, TX, & Taylor Snow of Plano, TX; sister, Betty Gillson of Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

 Services will be 2 pm Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Kyle Clark officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.