LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Barbara Mitzie Cullison Maxwell Philpott, 73, passed away Aug. 29, 2013.

Barbara was born Oct. 22, 1939, to Price and Mitzie Cullison of Napa, Calif. She grew up in Napa and graduated class of 1958. She went on to Napa College taking textiles and fashion classes.

Barbara then moved to the central coast and lived in San Luis Obispo working as a certified cosmetologist for many years. She then switched careers to working in retail at J C Penney's and Egoistical.

After fulfilling her knack in retail she then worked at San Luis Sourdough Dough Gourmet Shop, Meridian Vineyards and Robert Hall Winery.

Barbara loved to cook and decided to pursue her dream by attending the Culinary Arts Academy in Paso Robles.

In 2007 Barbara met Ken at the Democratic Club in Paso Robles, two years later they moved to Lake County to be closer to family. They like exploring the countryside, trying new wines and visiting with family.

Barbara was an outstanding mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her partner, Kenneth Morisseau; son, Jefferson (Julia) Maxwell; sisters, Beverly Bates of Kelseyville, Deanna Tuell of Cobb, Shirley Malone of Citrus Heights, Gail Patterson of San Jose, Sandra Mueller of Kelseyville; brother, Jimmie Cullison of Napa; grandsons, Brandon and Ryan Macz; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Price and Mitzie Cullison, and sister, Carol Cullison.

A celebration of life will take place beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, 5340 Third St., Kelseyville.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .