Barbara Baker Reid
August 4, 1942 ~ October 15, 2020
Born in:
Lee Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Barbara Baker Reid, 78, of Leicester, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020.
A native of Lee Co., NC, Barbara was a daughter of the late Nathan James and Lois Cooper Baker. She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Holly Kelly and Sherry Mashburn.
Mrs. Reid was a member of Song O’Sky Sweet Adelines Barber Shop Singers. She was also a member of The Basilica of St. Lawrence.
Surviving are her husband, Tim Reid; daughter, Melanie Snelson (Brad); 5 grandchildren, Chesney, Savannah, Bradshaw and True Snelson, and April Mashburn; several great-grandchildren; sister, Anne Cook; and brothers, Donnie Baker (Lynn) and Billy Baker (Tammy).
She was a wonderful mother, a loving Nana, devoted wife and a friend to any distressed animal or child.
A Scripture service will be officiated by the Rev. Father Roger Arnsparger at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. To achieve social distancing, services in Groce chapels are limited to 50, and face masks are required. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Mrs. Reid will lie in repose one hour prior to the service.
Services
Funeral Service: October 18, 2020 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: October 18, 2020 3:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
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Many wonderful memories of good harmony and laughter together. Barbara will be missed.
Bye, Barbara. It was fun singing with you.
Barbara was a great friend to my family for many, many years and will be greatly missed.
Melanie, so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May God comfort you, Tim and all the family during this time of grief. We will keep you close in our hearts with much prayer.
I’m sorry for your loss Tim.
Dear Tim,
Alice and I were saddened to learn of your wife’s passing. We extend our deepest sympathy and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Tim, Melanie, precious grandchildren, family, How very blessed we were to spend time with you all and Barbara. She was always so refreshing and brought joy to all who knew her. Our heart hurts with all of yours this day as we miss her presence. She is “Sunshine” in our heart always. May you find strength today and comfort in the days ahead. Love to you all.
Tim, There was no one else like Barbara. She was unique and will be greatly missed. We sang together for 25 years+. Her faith was an inspiration. Love to you and your family in these trying times.
Tim, so sorry to hear that Barbara is gone. I’m just one member of the Jobes family who will always remember her. Sincerely, Elizabeth Jobes Alston