Barbara Jean Cornelius, 75 of Looxahoma, MS passed away at her residence on December 28, 2024.  She was a member of Looxahoma Baptist Church.  Barbara enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and hidden object games.  She loved to read, but most of all loved her grandchildren.  She is survived by her husband, James E. Cornelius; daughters, Kimberly Rinden and Kelly Menne (Mark); sister, Nancy Lawrence; thirteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Frances Lawrence and  sister, Sharon Marquez. Memorial donations may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.