Katherine Bartley

Katherine Diane Ferguson Thompson Bartley

January 11, 1951-July 8, 2021

Diane was born in Des Arc, Arkansas to the late Orville and Edna Ferguson. She was blessed to be the youngest of two sisters and three brothers.

When Diane was 18 she met her first love, Lecil Thompson. Their marriage was cut short to a tragic boat accident on White River.  Diane later met and married Fred Bartley. They made their home in Carlisle, Arkansas. They had two children; Amanda and Roy. After many years together they divorced.

Diane worked for more than 30 years at Remington Arms in Lonoke, Arkansas before she retired. She helped raise her grandkids and adored them all.

Diane was proceeded in death by her parents; Orville and Edna Ferguson, 1st husband, Lecil Thompson, 2nd husband, Fred Bartley, her beloved grandson, Draven James, her sister, Marvileen Lynchard and brother Curtis Ferguson.

She is survived by her children, Amanda James and Roy Bartley as well as her precious grandchildren, Baylee and Josh Hughes, Addison Bartley, and Kolton Bartley.

There will be no service at this time.

Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

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