Barbara Jean “B.J.” Walker Balcom, 81, of Iuka, MS, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at The Hospitality House. She was a member of Snowdown Methodist Church and retired from FedEx. Barbara enjoyed reading, traveling, taking care of her animals, and helping others. She was a loving and free spirit. She is survived by her sisters, Geneva Ewing of Counce, TN and Gail Osmun of Clarkston, Michigan; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Flora Carr Walker; her brothers, Billy Walker and Robert “Bobby” Walker; and her sister, Janet Jackson. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with the arrangements. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. John Gwatney. Burial will follow in Snowdown Cemetery. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at The Hospitality House and the staff of Heritage Hospice. Donations may be made in Mrs. Barbara’s honor to the Iuka Library or to a local spay/neuter program. An online guestbook may be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
