Barbara Self

Barbara Self obituary, Blountsville, AL

Barbara Self

Barbara Self Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blountsville Funeral Home on Jul. 17, 2025.

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Barbara Jean Self age 87, of Blountsville passed away Wednesday July 16, 2025, at her residence. Barbara was born on October 9, 1937, in Brooksville, AL the daughter of Arnold Teague and Alma Griggs Teague. She was a graduate of J.B. Pennington High School. She was married to James Self who passed away on September 8, 1987. She retired after many years of working in the lunchroom at Blountsville Elementary School.
She is survived by her son: Damon Self; brother: William "Bill" (Pat) Teague; niece: Tracy Hudson; host of nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Arnold and Alma Teague; husband: James Self and sister: Glenda Smith.
Funeral Service was 2:00 p.m. Saturday July 19, 2025, at Blountsville Funeral Home with Brother Chris Washburn officiating. The burial was in New Lebanon Cemetery.
Visitation was 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Blountsville Funeral Home.

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