Barbara Boydstun Ming

 Mrs. Barbara Boydstun Ming, 79, passed away at her home in Louisville MS on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born March 3, 1946, in Louisville, MS. She was a 1963 graduate of the Nanih Waiya Attendance Center. She furthered her education at East Central Junior College, receiving an associate’s degree in medical records. After graduating in 1965, she started her career at the Winston County Hospital. She continued to work there until 1970 when she and her husband adopted their first child and later on adopting two more. She stayed home until all three of her children were almost grown and went back to work at the Winston Medical Center until her retirement at age 62.

Barbara was a devoted Christian and a member of Murphy Creek Baptist Church. There was nothing more in life she loved than her three kids: Deshea, Michael, and Misty, who she cherished being with every day. Her greatest pleasure was becoming Nanny to her three grandchildren, Austin, Hunter and Kady and one great grandchild Lynnleigh.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jewell H. Boydstun and Homer H. Boydstun Sr; sister Bettie Robinson of Byram; brother Homer H. Boydstun Jr. of Louisville, MS; and her daughter Deshea Ming.

She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Michael “Bobo” Ming; son Michael (Ginger) Ming of Louisville, MS; daughter Misty(Brian) Nichols of Louisville, MS; three grandchildren, Austin(Mandi) McDaniel, Hunter Ming, and Kady McDaniel; and her great grandchild Lynnleigh McDaniel, all of Louisville, MS; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Murphy Creek Baptist Church 12:00 till 2:30 with services starting at 2:30, Bro. Mark Mayo officiating.

Pallbearers will be Hunter Ming, Austin McDaniel, Johnny Walsh, Danny Ward, Darry Crowell and Gary Fulton. Honorary Pallbearers are Keith Ming, Matt Walsh, and Eric Reed.