Barbara Watkins Mackintosh

Barbara Miller Watkins Mackintosh, 86, of Arden, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Givens Health Center and was surrounded by her family. A native of Bloomfield, CT, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Henry Watkins Sr. and Ruth Mildred Miller Watkins. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James F. Mackintosh; two sisters, Evelyn and Alice as well as one brother, Raymond. Mrs. Mackintosh is survived by one daughter, Sue Mackintosh of Arden; two sons, Bruce Mackintosh of Raleigh and David Mackintosh and his wife Susan P. Mackintosh of Asheville as well as one sister, Gladys Perone, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mackintosh will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother. The family wishes to thank the many loving and caring employees of Givens Health Center and CarePartners Hospice. A private interment will be held in New Hampshire under the direction of Stringer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a memorial donation to the Arden Presbyterian Church's Mercy Ministry, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family with local arrangements.