Barbara Ann Molyneux

Barbara Ann Sellers Molyneux born on April 9, 1948 and died unexpectedly on October 15, 2026. She is survived by her son Gabriel Molyneux, siblings Patricia Rhinehart, Michael Sellers, Frances (Rick) Doehring and Carol (David) Medeiros, nieces and nephews Troy Sellers, Tyler Sellers, Sydnie Sellers, Lauren Rhinehart Banks, Rachel Rhinehart Myers, Ryan Medeiros, Taylor Medeiros, Michael Doehring, Christopher Doehring, Caroline Doehring Harrison, and Joseph Doehring.

Barbara was born in Washington D.C. and moved to Mobile with her parents James David and Barbara Sellers in 1952. Barbara was the oldest of 5 siblings. She was a graduate of the Convent of Mercy High School class of 1966. From there, she attended both the University of South Alabama and the University of New Orleans. Her earlier career began in Human Resource at D. H. Holmes (Dillards) department store and grew into a healthcare career with HCA.

In 1990 Barbara left healthcare and embarked on a career in interior decorating starting her own company, Mariposa Studio. Her unique artistic talents, as well as her ability to connect with her clients, led to a successful career in interior decorating that spanned the next 35 years. While growing her career in interior decorating, she also became the mother of Gabe Molyneux whom she adopted from Russia in 2007. Barbara was a very impressive, determined, strong, resilient, cheerful individual who rarely took no for an answer. Once she made up her mind she wanted to adopt a child, she moved mountains to make it happen; flying twice to Russia by herself to meet with the adoption agency. Barbara always had a strong foundation in the Catholic faith, and she drew upon that strength when she became a mother. While working tirelessly in interior decorating, Barbara devoted the rest of her life to Gabe ensuring he had a Catholic education all the way through college. He was her whole life.

Barbara made sure each client’s home furnishings created an environment unique to their individual personalities. She mastered the art of making a home feel like a home. Barbara finished her career as a top salesperson for Lazy Boy Furniture. Her family takes comfort in knowing that so many people have enjoyed the fruits of her talents, her unique kindness to everyone she met and her spirit of eternal optimism. She was the perfect inspiration for kindness.

A graveside service for Barbara will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Pine Crest Cemetery.