Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Maurine Barron - Eupora


Maurine Hubbard Barron, 82 of Eupora, Mississippi, died August 29, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Eupora. She was born in Webster County on February 17, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Ada and George Hubbard also of Eupora. She was married to the late D.M. Barron for fifty-nine years. She graduated from Eupora High School in 1947 and was the owner of Maurine's Beauty Shop for over thirty years and Flower's by Maurine for eighteen years. She was past secretary and president of the North Mississippi Allied Florist Association. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Eupora where she was a children's Sunday school teacher, a member of the Fellowship Sunday school class and a member of the choir. She loved to work in her yard and sit on her patio and watch birds. She is survived by her only son Terry A. Barron (Lynn) of Starkville, Mississippi. She is also survived by two granddaughters. Allyn Barron of Starkville and Lauren (Jake) Barron Ramsey of Florence, Alabama. She had one great-grandson, Rush Barron Ramsey, also of Florence. She is survived by one brother, Joe Hubbard of Mount Zion, Georgia and her special niece Lucy Ann Hubbard Willingham (Bill) of Eupora. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Dock Hubbard and his wife Lucy and her brother Doff Hubbard (survived by Mary Dell). Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Oliver Funeral Home in Eupora from 5:30 PM until 8 PM. The memorial service will be Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Oliver Funeral Home in Eupora at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Palmer Home for Children in Columbus, Mississippi or a charity of your choice.