Barbara Gattis Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Gattis (Tupelo, Mississippi), who passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Gattis to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Lee Rainey and Maola Edwards Rainey; her husband Danny Gattis; and her son Stephen Tidwell. She is survived by: her brother Jack Rainey; her daughter Stephanie Elliott (James) of Tuscumbia, AL; her grandchildren, Meagan Cade (Jerry) of Caledonia, MS, Morgan Holt of West Helena, AR, Chris Elliott (Kailey) of Tuscumbia and Cindy Elliott of Tuscumbia, AL.; her great grandchildren, Maddy, JonAlex Cade, Kensleeand Bentlee Holt, Bellamy Ruth and Baylor Fay Elliott; and her siblings, Bobby Rainey (Peggy), Jane Hopper (Mitch), Tommy Rainey (Sharon), Gary Rainey (Debbie) and Joy Rainey. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.