Barbara E. Logan's Obituary
Barbara Emmons Logan, age 88, born on August 9, 1936 in Hodge, LA, went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Morelle and Trissielee Emmons and wife of the late James Conway Logan. She is survived and loved by her sister Elizabeth Green (husband James Green), children James Logan (wife Darby Logan) and Cheryl Briant (husband Coy Briant), and her 5 grandchildren: Olivia Logan, Whitfield Logan (wife Madison Logan), Nathaniel Briant, Melissa Briant and Jared Briant.
Barbara grew up in Ruston, Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1958 with a degree in early childhood education. She faithfully taught children in every place the Air Force stationed her family. She completed a Masters of Education at UCCS in Colorado Springs, CO where she finished out her career of over 30 years educating the younger generation. She specialized in teaching reading with 3rd graders being her favorite age.
She was known for her hospitality, always opening her home to serve others and became known for her homemade bread. She was also active in her church, an avid stitcher, had a passion for reading, loved Bible study, and had many memories of traveling the world.
Memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 at Kirby Pines LifeCare Community, 3535 Kirby Parkway, Memphis, TN.
Memorial gifts can be given to:
The Jim Logan Art Scholarship
Louisiana Tech University Foundation
PO Box 3183
Ruston, LA 71272
Kirby Pines Foundation
Attn Michael Brown
3535 Kirby Parkway Memphis, TN 3811
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