Barbara Ann James Barbo

Funeral services for Barbara Ann James Barbo will be held Saturday April 11, 2026 at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 10:00am and last until service time and there will be a graveside service immediately following at Thomas Wren cemetery. Barbara Ann James Barbo, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2026. Barbara was born February 16, 1948, the first-born child of the late Herman Frank James and Labrillia Elaine Thomas James.

Barabara is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Karen Rene Barbo Chavez; grandsons, Ryan Fredieu, Curt Gregory, and Elijah Barbo; two sisters, Carolyn Sue James Williams and Debra Lynn James Thompson; and one brother, David Carlton James.

She is survived by six children: Deanna Barbo Green (Ronnie), Danielle Barbo, Kenneth Barbo (Carmen), Ricky Barbo (Grace), Eric Barbo, and Stephanie Barbo Smelly (Joe). Barbara is survived by two brothers, Charles James (Becky) and William James (Mindi) and one sister, Sharron James Blankenship. She also had a host of nieces and nephews.

Honoring Barbara as pall bearers will be Kevin Barbo, Lee Jones, Anthony Jones, Tony Barbo, Michael Barbo, and Kenneth Barbo. Serving as honorary pall bearers will be Ricky Barbo, Eric Barbo, and Adam Chavez.

The family would like to express appreciation to Willis Knighton South in Shreveport La. and also her favorite doctor (Dr. White) and nurse Kayli. They send their sincerest gratitude as well to the Carpenter House, nurse Jenny Collins, and her nurse’s aide Shanquita Ross.

Barbara was surrounded with so much love from her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved to tell stories and to make people laugh, and even though she couldn’t get out much, she always wanted to call and check on everyone and make sure everyone was having a good time at family functions. We will miss her laughter, her hugs, and most of all her “I Love You’s”.

It’s never goodbye, but see you later.