Barbara Gardner West
August 29, 1938 ~ September 18, 2020
Born in:
Crossnore, NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailBarbara Lucile Gardner West, 82, of Fairview, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020.
A native of Crossnore, NC, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Rhoda Randolph Gardner. She was also preceded in death by one half-brother, Clarence Bud Gardner.
Barbara was a longtime member of Fairview Baptist Church. She worked at several daycares, including her own (Barbara’s Country Daycare), having helped so many kids through the years, serving as their daycare mother. She also loved camping, growing flowers in the garden and canning.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Ronald West, Jr.; two children, Tonya Ledford (Kenneth) and Brian West; four grandchildren, Kelly Dennie (fiancé Kayla Bragg), Kaylin West (Samantha), Allison Bradley (Cameron), Kyle Ledford (fiancé Rebecca Massey); one great granddaughter, Eve Dennie; two sisters, Naomi Wright (David) and Deloris Stephenson, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Fairview Baptist Church with Pastor Todd Royal officiating. Interment will follow at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery. Barbara will lie in state at the church on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 until 3:00 PM.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made in Barbara’s name to Fairview Baptist Church, 32 Church Road, Fairview, NC 28730.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: September 20, 2020 3:00 pm
Fairview Baptist Church
Church Road
Fairview, NC 28730
828-628-2908
For those who wish to pay their respects: September 20, 2020 2:00 pm - August 2, 2025 3:00 pm
Fairview Baptist Church
Church Road
Fairview, NC 28730
828-628-2908
Burial:
Tweeds Chapel Cemetery
Cane Creek Road
Fairview, NC 28730
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
See you later dear Barbara. A sweet sister-in-Christ who always was and encouragement to me. The moment she saw me she would give me that sweet smile of hers. She always went out of her way to come talk to me when she would see me anywhere. Ronnie,Tonya, Naomi, and rest of the family I am sending my condolences. May you sense God’s loving hand and be comforted.
I remember Barbara as a loving Sister in Christ. She was happy when she was around children and at church. She was a faithful and loving friend who I know I will see again one day in heaven.
To the family, I am deeply sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. Lean on the Lord for peace and cling to your memories for comfort.
Prayers to the family
I have known Barbara or should I say Babs since I was 3 years old…..my how the years have flown…I know all of us will miss her Sweet Smile ….. I can not ever remember seeing her angry nor have I ever heard unkind things coming out of her mouth. Barbara was a wonderful Christian woman and a friend to all she met.
My life has been greatly blessed by our love and friendship….Let Her Fly !!!!
Paula Bradley
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I have not seen the Gardner girls in years but I have a lot of good memories of our early years. The last time I saw Barbara was in 1997. My prayers are for Barbara’s entire family, what a sweet person she was.
My heart is broken to hear of Barbara’s graduation. She was such a loving person. She was the caretaker of my two daughters, Brooke and Lindsay, who loved her as much as anyone. I could never forget her. To Ronnie, Tonya, and Brian, you are in my prayers. To Naomi and the extended family you are in my prayers. Rest assured we will see her again one day.