Barbara Lynette Cannon

September 10, 2025

Mrs. Barbara Lynette Cannon, age 80, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025.

She was born in Century, Florida, and has lived in Flomaton more than 55 years.  She was a graduate of Jay High School.

Mrs. Cannon enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In her younger years she loved working in her flower gardens, cooking, and visiting with friends in the neighborhood.  One of her favorite things to do was shopping.  She worked several jobs during her lifetime.  She owned and operated a clothing store called Pauline’s located in Flomaton and Brewton. Later in life, she worked at Atmore Hospital and then Jay Hospital working in dietary department.  But her favorite job was being a caregiver to her grandchildren.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Joel) Ellison of Flomaton, AL; her son, Kenneth Cannon of Flomaton, AL; grandchildren, Melissa Cannon, April (Cale) Simons, Jake Cannon, Leah (Dustin) Yuhasz, Kameron Cannon, and Courtney (Levi) Watson; and her great-grandchildren, Rhett Madden, Addie Lynn Simons, Parker Yuhasz, Calen Simons, Brooks Yuhasz, and Laynie Louise.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Jerry Cannon, her mother, Bernice Bush Wise; brother, Jerry Burgess; sister in law, Louise Burgess.

Those who loved Nanny will remember her strength, her laughter, and the way she made everyone feel at home. Her legacy of love and faith will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating and family friend Mr. Earl Jones speaking.  Interment will follow in Rock Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.

Pallbearers – Cale Simons, Dustin Yuhasz, Gerald Burgess Jr., Jimmy Burgess, Jeremiah Johnson, William Burgess, John Rowland.

Honorary Pallbearers – Ken Brewton, Ben Thompson, Kris Cane, Shannon Dale White.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries