Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
5:50 pm Saturday, October 1, 2022

Barbara Ann Fuller Gandy

Barbara Ann Fuller Gandy, 73, of Russellville passed away Oct. 1.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 59 years, Doyle Gandy; her son, Michael Gandy; her two grandchildren, Amber (Jeremy) Wright and Drue Gandy; and her sister, Martha Fay Keplinger (Rayburn). She had three great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Mackenzie, Charlee and Sylas Wright. She loved all of her family with everything she had.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Druey and Leona Fuller, and her sons, Dondi Gandy and Welsey McNelley.

Visitation will be held Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. until noon at Akins Funeral Home, followed by the graveside service at Duncan Creek Cemetery with Bro. James McCullar officiating.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.  

Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time.

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