Biography: Lois Barranco, wife of the late Philip C. Barranco, died on September 20, 2011 after a brief illness. Mrs. Barranco grew up in Dumas Arkansas and moved to Pine Bluff where she worked at AP&L. She met her husband Philip at the Rendezvous in Pine Bluff. They were married and had six children which became her job at home. Later in life she became a teacher?s assistant in the Watson Chapel Schools where she worked until retirement. She was a Master Gardner and loved growing roses. Lois is survived by her children, Vanessa, Philip (Shelba), Teresa (Douglas), Paula and Robert (Amy) as well as four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She is also preceded in death by her son Thomas. Memorial service will be held at Lakeside Methodist Church in Pine Bluff on Monday, September 26 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude?s Children?s Hospital. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.