Barbara Ann

Lang

Barbara Ann Lang, age 79, a devoted homemaker, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on November 12, 2026.

Barbara was born on February 26, 1947, to Lillie Mae and Kenneth Gruschow. She dedicated her life to creating a warm and welcoming home for those she loved. Her greatest joy was her family, and she treasured the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The love she shared and the memories she created will remain in the hearts of her family forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Mae and Kenneth Gruschow; her beloved husband, Larry Lang; and her nephew, Allen Hightower.

Barbara's memory will be forever cherished by her daughter, Derina Walker, and her husband, Charles; her three grandchildren and their spouses, Tiffany and Justin Runion, Charles and Alicia Walker, and Justin and Katie Walker; and her great-grandchildren, Chloe, Ashlynn, Abby, Emma, Raleigh, Braylen, Brody, Faith, Lexi, and Stetson.

She is also survived by her four siblings, Shearon Smith, Wayne Gruschow, Wilbur Cox, and Wilson Cox; along with numerous nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Rhonda Cunningham and Linda Branch.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private burial will follow at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.