Barbara McGaha Posey, 75, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 29, 2021.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late William Felton and Ruth Slagle McGaha. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas MacArthur Posey, and her son, Tony Douglas Posey.

Barbara retired from Angel Hospital, where she worked many years in the dietary department and was a faithful member of Tellico Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Ann Posey; a sister, Betty Jane Breedlove; and a brother, William "Harold" McGaha all of Franklin; four grandchildren, Douglas Posey, Austin Posey, Melissa Hall and Portica Waldroup. Also surviving are eight great grandchildren, Logan, Namen, Esperanza, Rolando, Anastasia, Emellina, Amilia, and Coy, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, February 3 at 2pm in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Gary McCoy, Rev. Morris Tippett and Jerry Guffie will officiate. Burial will be in the Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

With respect to the family, all attendees should wear masks and social distancing should be practiced.

Condolences can be shared at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.