Barbara Kay McElyea's Obituary
Funeral services for Barbara Kay Cobb McElyea, 73, will be held on Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 2:00 P. M. at the Friendship Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Gunter officiating. Mrs. McElyea died at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital on Sunday October 31, 2021 after a sudden illness. She was born in Dyersburg, TN daughter of the late William B. "Ty" and Evelyn Kimbrell Cobb. Barbara lived most of her life in Dyer and Crockett County and received her B A degree from Lambuth College in Jackson, TN. She was a retired educator having taught in the Crockett County schools and also in Kingstree, SC. and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Henning, TN. Survivors include her husband,
Rev. Thomas L. McElyea, Halls, TN daughter Michelle Roark (John), Meridian, MS, grandchildren, John Thomas and Lani Roark. Memorials may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Barbara. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 9:00 P. M. at the funeral home. At her request, she will be cremated. Friendship Funeral Home 731-677-2673.
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