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Barbara Plunkett McVay

1938 - 2026

BORN

1938

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Holland Funeral Directors - Tupelo Chapel

5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd.

Tupelo, Mississippi

Barbara McVay Obituary

TUPELO Barbara Plunkett McVay ,88, died March 05, 2026, at Mitchell Center, Methodist Senior Services, Tupelo Campus in Tupelo. Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo.

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Published by The Daily Journal from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2026.

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PAMLA OBRIEN

March 8, 2026

I will miss my sweet beautiful friend from Chatfield. We had lots of fun times and long phone visits. You were loved by all. Prayers for your family and friends.

Dawn Robinson

March 8, 2026

Butch was a kind sweet and beautiful friend, I will miss your smile and friendship. Rest in peace, praying for all of your family and friends

Mama so beautiful

KATHERINE Renee CHISOLM

March 7, 2026

Katherine Renee Mitchell

March 7, 2026

This is my mama .I loved her dearly.my mama was a beautiful woman and I will miss you so much.im so glad we got to spend time together made some memories with me your granddaughter and great granddaughter. Mama your free now go rest high with the lord

Ginger Burkhalter

March 7, 2026

I'm praying for all your family. Butch was my dear Chatfield fr iend. Will she be buried in the Chatfield cemetery?

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