Barbara Joan Maddux, age 78, of Montrose, Missouri passed away February 20, 2011 at the Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at the Montrose Senior Center on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a private family burial at a later date. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, in charge of arrangements.

Barbara was born June 28, 1932 in Hickory County, Missouri, the daughter of Oral Sebert and Nellie Frances (Simmons) Jackson. She was married to George Allen Maddux on October 26, 1948. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary October 26, 1998 at their home in Montrose. Barbara had lived in Montrose for the past 15 years where she called home.

Barbara was a member of the Montrose Festival Committee for many years; a member of the Care and Share Club, a ladies group in Montrose; She helped with fund raisers for the Montrose Fire Department and Rescue Me Group; she was a foster Mom for 7 Bells Sanctuary, a pet rescue for homless pets. She also collected barbie dolls and very old glassware.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister and one daughter, Sandra Lynn Maddux.

She is survived by her six children Frances Paulette, Judy Ann, Douglas Allen, Brenda Lee, Daphne Kay and Kimberly Joe; nine grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one brother, Dwight Jackson.

She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.