Barbara Cunningham McMillan

McMillan, 80, of Levelland, Texas will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Levelland with Rev. Roy Prather, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in City of Levelland Cemetery under direction of George Price Funeral Home, Levelland, Texas,

She died Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Levelland, Texas.

Barbara was born on October 28, 1931 in Kilgore, Texas to Jimmy and Viola Bell (Elrod) Cunningham. They moved to Levelland in 1937 and she graduated from Levelland High School. She married Jack McMillan on October 7, 1949 after 59 years of marriage and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2009.

She was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, where she was active in the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Barbara bowled, quilted and loved to can during the summer. She was a member of the Marigolds and was a Lady Ambassador for the City of Levelland. She also hoed cotton during the summers. She worked at the Cotton Classing Office for 8 years, and had worked for Dunlap’s and Arnold’s Department Store. Barbara also worked with Child Protective Services in the Abused Children’s Outreach. Barbara was a friend to all she met and always had an encouraging word and hug for everyone.

Survivors include two children: Jimmy McMillan and his wife, Aggie and Jackie Ann McMillan all of Levelland, Texas and five grandchildren:

Dustin Taylor of Morton, Texas; Graham McMillan of Midland, Texas; Patsy Ann Vuicich of Kermit, Texas; and Acie Scott of Lubbock, Texas and seven great grandchildren: her faithful friend, Maggie and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father: Jimmy Cunningham and her mother: Viola George; her sister: Patsy Ann Williams; and a great granddaughter, Kyleigh Taylor.

The family suggests memorials to the Fifth Street Baptist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 1212, Levelland, Texas 79336.

To join in celebrating Barbara’s life, please go to www.georgepricefunerals.com