was born on January 2, 1930. The daughter of the late Mabel Raith Brady, she was raised in
Paragould, Arkansas and graduated from Paragould High School. She attended the University
of Arkansas where she was affiliated with Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She received her B.S. degree
from the University of Alabama and completed medical record library science at Duke University
Hospital, then went on to work as a registered record librarian at Emory University.
She married the love of her life, John “Jack” Kane McLellan, in 1955. Barbara was a
homemaker, raising their three daughters in a home filled with love, laughter and faith. When
they were in college, Barbara worked for Dean Witter in Clearwater, Florida. She obtained her
securities license and worked for several years as a sales assistant. She later received her
realtor’s license and enjoyed a 20 year career in real estate in the Clearwater area.
Barbara was strong and spunky, outspoken and opinionated, loving and loyal. Her many happy
memories often became entertaining (and occasionally, embellished) stories, which she loved to
share with everyone. Among her favorites were those of the “the Dwarfs:” as Dopey, she was
the youngest of seven best friends who remained close through their high school years and the
many years thereafter.
Her circle of friends grew immensely as Barbara was an active Pi Beta Phi almuna in every city
she lived. She played the piano and tennis, she cooked for her family and friends, she traveled
when she had the opportunity. Simply put, she loved life, in spite of its hard moments. She lost
an infant son, she survived lung cancer — yet through it all, her indomitable spirit for life was
contagious and will be remembered fondly by her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Jack, Barbara was preceded in death by an infant son, Michael
Joseph, and her brother, Charles Brady. Survivors include her daughters: Karan (Andy)
Stockett, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Barbara “Babs” (Jeff) Herman, Roswell, Ga.; Jean (John)
Brennan, Burr Ridge, Ill.; nine grandchildren: Ashley (Zach) Hurst, Keely (Stephen) Hungate,
Clay Stockett, Sara Stockett, John Herman, Brady Herman, Courtney Herman, Kelly (Geoff)
Powell and Jack Brennan; and three great-grandchildren: Jackson and Beckham Hurst and
Lassiter Hungate.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Barbara’s wonderful caregivers, Iris Petty and
Claudette McKarkle , whose kindness and generosity have been a blessing to all of her family.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic
Church in Roswell, with Father Jorge Carranza officiating. The burial will be immediately
following at Arlington Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home (760
Pollard Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30315) or a charity of your choice.
