Ms. Barbara Ann McMullens, 68, of Shelby, passed away on June 25, 2025, at her residence. She was born on October 12, 1956, in Cleveland County, NC, to the later Bobby McMullens and Shirley Mae Dawkins Davis.

Barbara was an outgoing person who would light up any room. She loved to joke around and lighten the mood of the atmosphere. Barbara loved to cook and bake, getting great ideas from watching her favorite cooking shows because she loved watching television. Her favorite hobbies included being outdoors where she could plant flowers and other plants. She loved and adored her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; paternal grandparents, Joseph McMullens and Maude Davis; maternal grandparents, Rev. Luther and Rosa Dawkins; and grandson, Montrell McMullens

She leaves her memories to her children, Manuel McMullens of Shelby, Shawn McMullens (Tiffney) of Shelby, Martina Lattimore of Roebuck, SC, and Kelly Bell (Julius) of Shelby; siblings, Gladys McMullens of Shelby, Lawrence Davis, Jr. (Kathy) of Kings Mountain, Della Martin of Hickory, NC, Bernard Davis of Greenville, NC, Sherry Browning and Sherwood Davis, both of Shelby, Toni McMullens-Coates (Johnny) of Charlotte, NC; seventeen grandchildren; a host of great grandsons; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby, NC. Enloe Mortuary was in charge of the services.