Barbara Ann (Howell) Loftin
August 13, 1936 ~ November 18, 2023
Born in:
Oakboro, North Carolina
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Barbara Ann (Howell) Loftin, 87, of Arden, died Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Aston Park, Asheville.
Born in Oakboro, NC, she was the wife of the late Johnny Lee Loftin, who died October 7, 2022. They had been married 63 years. She was the daughter of the late Artus Eldridge and Nezzie (Hartsell) Howell. She was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph Kirby Loftin; three brothers: Wallace, Leonard, and Cecil Howell; and a sister, Wadene Poplin.
A Wake Forest University graduate, she was a teacher at Valley Springs for a number of years until her retirement. She was a member of Skyland Methodist Church.
Barbara was an avid knitter and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and with Calvin, her boykin spaniel.
She is survived by two sons: Jon Loftin and his wife Rebecca and Jeff Loftin and his wife Donna; five grandchildren: Victoria Loftin and her fiancée Cody Blanton, Nicholas Loftin, Lanier Formanczyk and her husband Jake, Suzannah Loftin, and Madison Loftin; and one great-grandson, Jack Formanczyk.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard, Fletcher. Friends and family may view from 2:30 to 3:30 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of western North Carolina, 31 College Place, Suite Doppler 103, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: November 22, 2023 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Room: Sanctuary
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: November 22, 2023 4:00 pm
Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Barbara Ann (Howell) Loftin 's name.
Alzheimer's Association of WNC
31 College Place, Ste Doppler 103
Asheville,
NC
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Barbara was a dear friend and mentor. When I began teaching at Valley Springs, Barbara immediately took me under her wing and guided me through that challenging first year. She was an excellent teacher. We enjoyed a long and loving friendship for over 40 years. She will be greatly missed. My sympathy to her family that she loved so deeply.
Jeff and Jon, We are so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Remember the good times. She was a wonderfully gracious person.
On behalf of the Talley family I want to let you know Mrs. Loftin was so special to us all for many years. Very sorry for your loss.
God bless🙏
What a lovely lady. She was one of my favorite teachers. I have never forgotten how she taught us in 7th grade how to sing Jingle Bells in French!
Jeff, John and I send you love, prayers, and condolences, to you and your entire family. We remember your sweet mother and daddy from Arden First Baptist. Take comfort in knowing your beautiful mother is now at peace with Alzheimer’s gone forever. She’s reunited with your Dad, brother, and her Savior in her Heavenly home.
Jeff and Jon so sorry to hear of Barbara passing we use to have some good times sharing the holidays together when we lived on Oak leaf. May God give you comfort the days ahead.