Barbara McDaniel

Barbara McDaniel, age 85, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Tallahatchie General Hospital-Extended Care Facility in Charleston, MS. 

Funeral services for Barbara will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in the Martin Willingham Memorial Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service. 

Barbara was born on June 12, 1939 in Lambert, MS to the late Kenneth Alexander Mitchell and Aileen Pollock Mitchell. She was strong in her faith in Christ, worshipping as a life-long member at First Baptist Church in Batesville.

For many years, Barbara worked as the clerk at Mettesave Pharmacy, where her friendly nature allowed her to connect with countless people. In her role, she never met a stranger and took great joy in engaging with the people she served. Her laughter and kindness created an atmosphere of warmth that made the pharmacy a welcoming place for all.

An avid reader and gardening enthusiast, Barbara possessed a remarkable green thumb that allowed her to cultivate a beautiful array of plants. Her love for nature and literature gave Barbara great joy.

Barbara cherished her family dearly, placing them at the center of her life. Her memories are filled with love and devotion, and she instilled these values in the lives of those around her.

The family she leaves behind includes her daughters, Sherry M. Sullivan (Stephen), Natalie M. Evans (Mike), and Paula M. Williams (Jimmy) all of Batesville, MS; her siblings, Shelby Hanks of Murphreesboro, TN, Betty Applewhite of Batesville, MS, Randy Mitchell of Crowder, MS, Wanda Walters of Batesville, MS, and Janet Helmes of Senatobia, MS; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she is welcomed into heaven by her husband, Clarence McDaniel; her son, Bob “Lucky” Liston; and one sister, Glynda Haley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara’s name can be made to The Grace Place, 209 Petit St. Batesville, MS / Donate to The Grace Place; or to the charity of your choice.