Barbara McCash
Barbara Anne Harrington McCash passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, at age 90, with her devoted husband and other family members by her side.
April 29, 1936 – October 14, 2026
Barbara Anne Harrington McCash passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, at age 90, with her devoted husband and other family members by her side.
Barbara was an effervescent soul who cared deeply for others and genuinely loved people. Her smile illuminated a room, her warm personality endearing her to all. In fact, family members note it was impossible for her to take more than a few steps around town without encountering someone she knew. In physical activities, she laughingly referred to herself as a klutz, but she was graceful when interacting with others.
Born April 29, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to Ralph and Grace Harrington, Barbara moved with her family to Dallas when she was 3 years old. This led to her acquaintance with Paul McCash Jr., then 5 years old, whose family also belonged to East Dallas Christian Church. Childhood friendship blossomed into lifelong love for Barbara and Paul, who married June 29, 1955, and recently celebrated 71 years of marriage.
Barbara completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1958 at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating with honors at the same time her husband received his medical degree. Years later, she worked with him part-time as a registered nurse at McCash Dermatology in Texarkana, Texas.
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Music topped her list of special interests; she played the oboe at churches throughout Texarkana, often alongside her husband on the violin. Barbara sang in her church choir, the Texarkana Regional Chorale and the Texarkana Women’s Chorus, which she served as treasurer.
Barbara served on the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra board of directors from 2006 through 2010, participating in an advisory group that helped plan the symphony repertoire for several early seasons. She also served on the Hospitality Committee and helped plan and host patron and fundraising events.
Barbara was a wonderful cook; mealtime meant family time around the kitchen table and dinner parties with friends. Her baking skills meant delicious breads and homemade cakes for family birthdays. She and her husband also enjoyed extensive travel.
She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter CX of Texarkana, Texas, the alumni chapter of Chi Omega fraternity, and Junior League of Texarkana.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Paul; daughter Carolyn (Chris) Cox and son Charles (Beth) McCash; and grandchildren Colin (Melissa) Cox, Christy Cox (fiancé, Cody Moore), Claire (Wyatt) McGinnis, Kathryn (Raegan) Whitehead and Mary Grace McCash. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Phyllis Grace Harrington.
A celebration of life service is scheduled at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church on Oct. 24 at 11 a.m.; reception to follow.
Memorial donations in Barbara’s name may be directed to Williams Memorial United Methodist Church, the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, or a charity of choice.
Courtesy of Texarkana Funeral Home.