Mrs. Barbara Jean Marple of Harrisburg, departed this life Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at the Woodbriar Nursing Home, at the age of 74. She was born November 21, 1941 in San Fernando, CA, the daughter of the late John and Vivian Ferguson. She lived in Harrisburg for many years and worked at the Johansen's Shoe Factory and the American Greetings Card Factory. Her last full time job was as the bulldozer operator at the Poinsett County Landfill. She liked to sew and cook and loved Bingo and word searches. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by four children, Patricia Partin of Harrisburg, John Marple of Paragould, Lonny Marple of Ft. Smith, and Ronny Marple of Harrisburg, two sisters, four brothers, 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. A Memorial Service has been set for Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., at the Lake Poinsett State Park Pavilion with her son Lonny Marple officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Gregg-Weston Funeral Home of Harrisburg.