Obituary of Barbara Ann Hughes

Barbara Ann Hughes, 73 of Munford, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was better known as Nanny to her family. She had a smile that lit up a room & an infectious laugh that would draw you in. You always knew you were in her presence by the sound of her laughter. She gave the best hugs and to know her was to love her. While she loved to watch Alabama Football, the Atlanta Braves & Nascar, there was no greater joy for Nanny, than to attend something for her grandkids. From football games to softball and baseball games, band concerts and talent shows, she made sure her grandkids knew she was their biggest fan. Barbara was retired from Walmart in Oxford, where she was a beloved member of the Donkey Gang & Anniston Sportswear. Barbara was proceeded in death by her parents, Herndon & Margaret Reid; brothers Gene Reid & Lamar Reid; sister Joyce Head; and her son-in-law Lathan Grant Smith, Jr. Barbara is survived by 3 daughters Pamela Smith, Rhonda Sexton, & Robbie Roberts, all of Munford, AL. By all her grandkids: Amanda & Jarrett Wade, Misty & Chris Smith, Brandon Smith & Kayla Ramsey, Grayson Sexton & Alex Warren, Luke Sexton, Kalea Berens & Donald McGraw, and Briannah & Jason Thrower. Nanny's Great Grandkids: Madison Wade & Peyton Gaither, Mackenzie Wade, Brantson Smith, Jacob Smith, Hunter Smith, Jaxon Berens, Justice McGraw, Aiden Roberts, Crimson Thrower, & LoriAnne Webb-Fuller. Her sisters: Linda Jones & Beatrice McConathy. She is also survived by her best friend Beverly Johnson. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandsons and great-grandsons Brandon Smith, Jarrett Wade, Chris Smith, Jacob Smith, Luke Sexton, Trey Rollins and Payton Gaither. There will be a visitation Wednesday from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Usrey Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00pm Thursday November 18. 2021 at the Usrey Funeral Home Chapel in Talladega, with burial at Providence Baptist Church. The family would also like to send a heartfelt thanks to New Beacon South and their staff. "We are so thankful for the help and love that was shown to us during this time. We are forever grateful for you all.". Usrey Funeral home Talladega will direct