Barbara McAdams, 79, of Millport, AL., passed away on November 15, 2023 in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Millport Baptist Church in Millport, AL. with Bro. Nick Cannady and Bro. Glen Boman officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening, November 17, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. The body will lie in state at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Graveside services will follow at Millport City Cemetery.

Barbara was born in Corvallis, Oregon, where her father was stationed during WWII before being called to go overseas to engage in the war where he lost his life. Barbara and her mother returned to Millport where she lived until the present time. Barbara graduated high school from Millport High School. She received her BS degree from MUW in Columbus, MS and her master's degree from the University of Alabama. After college, Barbara taught business subjects for 38 years at Millport and South Lamar Schools in Lamar County, Alabama.

Barbara was a member of Millport Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for many years while also teaching Sunday School. Barbara and her husband, Donald, were active members of the Alabama and National Rural Letter Carriers Association. She served the Alabama Auxiliary Association as Secretary-Treasurer for 30 years. She was elected to the NRLCA Auxiliary board, then later elected as NRLCA Auxiliary president. She traveled extensively over the United States promoting the Association and her project, where she made many friends.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Mildred (Fowler) Christian, her grand-parents, Lester and Arie Fowler and Elijah and Jo Christian and a daughter, Leigh McAdams, who lost her life in an automobile accident at age 20.

Barbara is survived by her husband of over 61 years, Donald McAdams, a daughter, Leslie Cole (Scott), two grandsons, Russ Cole (Heather) and Dave Cole (Maria) and two precious great-grandchildren, Willa Ann and Oliver, all of Millport, AL., along with numerous cousins, students and friends.

Pallbearers are Matthew Byars, Howard Byars, Russ Cole, Redus Stokes, Mike Patrick and Dave Cole.

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