Barbara Watson Eddins
February 8, 1934 ~ February 26, 2010
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Barbara Ann Watson Eddins, 76, of Fox Hollow Court in Arden, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at her residence.
She was born in Chesterfield County, SC and was the daughter of the late Bruce Alton Watson and Ruth Davis Watson.
She was a graduate of Winthrop College and received her masters in reading from Appalachian State University. She was a high school band director where she was a girl’s basketball coach. Later after receiving her MA in reading education, she was a reading teacher in Henderson County. After leaving public schools she founded The Arden Reading Clinic helping Learning Disabled children until 1997.
Mrs. Eddins was an active member of Central United Methodist Church in Asheville and was dedicated to her work in Stephen Ministry.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Lafond Eddins of Arden; two sons, Alton “Al” Eddins of Arden and Roger Davis Eddins and wife Vickie of Weaverville; two granddaughters, Marissa Hyatt and Lauren Eddins.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Rob Blackburn officiating and tribute by Phillip Caulder. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Enka.
The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stephen Ministry or Room at the Inn, 27 Church St. Asheville, NC 28801.
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I’m saddened to hear about the loss of such a wonderful lady. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I truly wish there was something that could be done or said to remove the pain and sorrow that you are feeling. I understand what you are going through and hope that you all can find comfort in each other, your family and extended family. She is at peace now.
My old friend, Barbara, is responsible for my daughter, Catherine’s success in college and her entering a Master’s degree program. She was a student at the Reading Clinic for about three years and gained self-confidence and motivation in her academic persuits. She now works as a professional development supervisor for a non-profit organization which serves pre-school students and teachers. My thanks is given to her every time I teach a Recipe for Reading class for the parents of my students. Barbara taught me so much about not only the joy of finding the key that unlocks a child’s mind to reading but also the support that parents need to help their children succeed in life. I am so saddened by her passing. She was my mentor as she worked alongside Joan Lance. I will always speak her name when I teach my classes.
She was a great band director and chorus teacher.
Helped me become the band’s first tympani player.
She also helped me get my first drumset and launched me into playing in combos for CHS talent shows, weddings and dances.