Alice Irene (Barton) McMullin

Alice Irene (Barton) McMullin was born February 5, 1937, in Reynolds County, Missouri. Alice was the first of six children born to Herbert and Essie (Copeland) Barton. Alice attended school in Boss and loved playing baseball, she had many friends at school, including the McMullin children. During this time, she met the love of her life, Floyd McMullin. Alice and Floyd were united in marriage on December 15, 1953, and were blessed with seven children of their own: Deborah, Connie, Barbara, Elizabeth, Floyd, Herbert, and Chris. Alice was a stay-at-home mom who was always cooking her famous cinnamon rolls and apple pies, many of which she sold over the years, her last apple pie sold for $42. Alice and Floyd spent over thirty-nine years of lasting memories and raising their family before his passing on April 11, 1993. After her children were grown, Alice went to work for the United States Postal Service, then the Forest Service for a while, but she missed having children around so she went to work at Bunker School in the cafeteria where she could cook again and take care of the kids. She would never let anyone leave hungry. Alice had a unique bond with each of her grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great grandkids loving them each in their own individual way. Alice had many interests including milking Bessie the cow, fishing, gardening, canning food, sewing, and sitting on the porch reading her Bible while watching the hummingbirds. Alice taught each of her kids how to cook, clean, sew and can food. Alice was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star for over twenty years and was a Masonic Wife. Alice entered eternal rest December 3, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri at the age of eighty-seven years. Alice is survived by her children: Deborah Moreland and husband Robert, Connie Tuttle and husband Timothy, Barbara Wickam and husband Rick, Elizabeth Schelich and husband Tony, Floyd McMullin JR and wife Kelly, Herbert McMullin, Chris Rainwater and husband Dewayne; twenty-nine grandchildren; forty-three great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister: Jeannie Barton; other relatives and dear friends. Preceding her in death were her husband: Floyd McMullin Sr; parents: Herbert and Essie (Copeland) Barton; siblings: Jess Barton, Dale Barton, Martha Royal, and Mary Davis; daughter-in-law: Tina McMullin; grandchildren: Dewayne Jr., Herbert, Sarah, Betty, Tina, David, Gary, and Eric. Alice was a loving and kind person and will be remembered for the love she had for her family and friends. Funeral Services for Alice Irene (Barton) McMullin were held Friday, December 6, 2024, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Tim Tuttle officiating. Serving as Pallbearers were Jimmy McMullin, Dylan McMullin, Ryan McMullin, Paul Parks, Josh Mcafee, Mac Hobson, and Robert Hart. Honorary Pallbearers were Jacob Schelich, Kyle Parks, and Danny Perkins. Burial was in the West Fork Sutterfield Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Alice McMullin to Shriners Children Hospital or West Fork Cemetery and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available. Online Condolences may be left at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Alice Irene (Barton) McMullin

February 5, 1937 - December 3, 2024