Barbara Mabry
June 11, 1939 – November 4, 2026
Barbara was born on June 11,1939 in Killen, AL to Virgil Lee Peeden and Hazel Mattie (McPeters) Peeden.
She met the love of her life while in college at Florence State Teachers College, when Joe fell down a flight of steps, landing at her feet. They were married in Lauderdale County, Alabama and thus began their life long journey together.
They lived many places during Joe’s thirty-year military career, which carried him to Vietnam, Thailand, and then several tours in Germany and bases in the U.S. with the family. They retired from the military life in 1992, and settled back home in Florence, AL.
Barbara attended Rogersville High School where she was a cheerleader, and was a ROTC sweetheart at Florence State. She worked at TVA, and in civil service at various bases as an administrative assistant. She enjoyed her time with Lifewise where she utilized her computer and administrative skills. She was a Mary Kay representative, and was never without her signature lipstick.
She was an excellent cook and seamstress, and loved to travel, attend football games, and was an active member in the religious community, attending the Cross Point Church of Christ. Many of her years were spent taking care of others. She had a big heart and too many friends to count.
Barbara was best known for her outgoing personality and sense of humor. She loved to get a group laughing, or up on the dance floor. Barbara had a lovely voice and enjoyed participating in singing engagements. She loved gospel music, and spent many hours singing along to her favorites, to include the Gaither Family.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Michael Mabry. She had two sons, Joseph Michael Mabry, Jr. (wife Kathryn Spence Mabry) and James Thomas Mabry, deceased. Grandson Zachary Spence Mabry, Granddaughter Jacqueline Marie Mabry. Sisters Linda Allen (husband Terry) and Ann Warren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and friends at Renaissance Assisted Living in Florence, AL, and Cadence Memory Care in Mooresville, NC.
Barbara passed away On November 4th, 2026, at the age of 87. She will be greatly missed, and fondly remembered for her sense of humor and hearty laugh.
A graveside memorial is planned at Greenview Memorial Park for Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:30 am for family, and for those who wish to attend.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
