Mrs. Jean Barron, 71, of Smithdale, MS, passed from this life on March 13, 2021, at her residence.

Jeannie was born in Louisiana and was the daughter of Floyd and Althea Stark of Slidell, LA. She loved being outdoors and loved all things about birds. She had a green thumb and could grow anything. She was involved with girl scouts in her younger years and would take them camping and tubing.  She loved all things about gardening and loved to can foods and was an amazing cook. She also loved to crochet and would make blankets for special occasions. She was very close to her daughter, Tammy and her granddaughter who she called "Jaci little."  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Timmy Barron and her grandson, J.B. Townsend.

She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Townsend and Anthony; two brothers, Junior Stark and Richard Stark; two sisters, Ora Mae Able and Jan Stark Coon; one granddaughter, Jaci Townsend and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Her personal pallbearer will be Trent "Bubba" Barron.

A graveside service will be held on March 22, 2021 at 10AM at Thompson Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Jim Bradford officiating. Sharkey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Thompson Baptist Church, 5422 N. Greensburg Rd. Smithdale, MS 39664.

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