Barbara Ann Hollis, age 71, of Sulligent, AL, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her residence. Public Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 11:00am in Wofford Cemetery. Bro. William Kirkman to officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.
Pallbearers: Dennis Downey, Wayne Downey, Jonathon Goodwin, Charles Gilmer, and Scotty Clark
Honorary Pallbearers: Tommy Hollis and Bill Buckner
Barbara was born on November 4, 1953 in Amory, MS to the late Daniel “Dupree” Smith and the late Mary Virginia Foster Smith. She attended Greenwood Springs and Sulligent Schools. Barbara had a strong love for music, and especially loved listening to Ronnie Milsap and Elvis. She sang with the Williams family for more than 11 years. She was very musically inclined, singing and playing the guitar and mandolin. Barbara also enjoyed sewing and quilting and loved to travel whenever she could. Her family was her greatest blessing and she loved spending time with her grandchildren making memories with them. Her bright smile and loving heart will always be cherished and greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. Barbara attended New Beginnings Apostolic Church.
Survived By:
Husband: Donald Hollis, Sulligent, AL
Son: Emmett Nolen, Sulligent, AL
Daughters: Sandy Nolen Clark (Scotty), Sulligent, AL
Tina Gilmer (Charles), Sulligent, AL
Larissa Cook, Summerville, SC
Sister: Peggy Downey (Billy), Priestville, MS
Grandchildren: Sarah Nolen, Ryan Nolen, Kaleb Lemley,
Katelynn Goodwin (Jonathon), Ellie Nolen, Ethan Upton,
Vance Cook, Marlow Cook, Quinn Cook
Great Grandchildren: River Goodwin, Ivy Goodwin,
Nora Goodwin, Maxwell Goodwin, and Nolen Lemley
Preceded In Death By:
Parents: Dupree and Mary Smith
Brother: Bobby Smith
Grandchild: Jacob Yarbrough
