Barbara Ann Dial

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Collins) Dial of Maxton, NC was born September 16, 1947 and entered into her heavenly home on February 5, 2026. She was surrounded by her family and friends when she entered into eternal rest and completed her journey of 78 years. She was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. George and Jessie Mae Chavis of Maxton,  NC.   Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husbands: Mr. James Hersley (Jerry) Collins and Mr. Charles Willard Dial, along with a grandson, Mr. Devan Christopher Collins.

Mrs. Barbara leaves to cherish her memories, three sons: Mr. Ricky Devon (Kay) Collins and Mr. Dwayne Mark (Tammy) Collins both of Maxton, NC, and Mr. Gregory Lynn (Elizabeth) Collins of Princeton, NC; one daughter: Mrs. Tonya (Brian) Lowery of Red Springs, NC; two sisters: Mrs. Georgia Carol (Greg) Carter of Cary, NC and Mrs. Linda (Kenneth) Oxendine of Maxton, NC; eleven grandchildren: Brianna (Kevin) Locklear, Kirstie Dial, Lauren (Brandon) Hunt, Marcus Lowery, Rikayla Collins, Tamarah Lowery, Asa Locklear, Kyler Collins, Maya Collins, J.J. Oxendine, and Johnaaliyah Oxendine; three great-grandchildren: Kailan Locklear, Kendalyn Locklear, and Zandon Hunt; a special caregiver: Ms. Faye Bullard, and a host of relatives and friends.

Mom dedicated her life to her family, friends, and church family.  She worked in the Public School system as a teacher assistant until her retirement in 2013.  She loved spending time with her family in the NC mountains.  During her time of sickness, she was still very independent with cooking for herself and others.  Up until the last few moments, she still fought and continued to ask about her boys.  After her passing, we moved her back onto her bed and unbeknownst to us in her blankets, a small card dropped.  Picking up the card only to find these words: 

No matter what season you find yourself in, you are SAFE with the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23).

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