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Jean Baber Obituary
She was born in Harrisburg, Va., daughter of the late Charles and Annie Bowen Gardner.
She was a former member of the former Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in Mount Holly and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Carl M. Baber; two daughters, Terri Claytor Nunn and husband Dale of Pfafftown, N.C., Tracye Claytor Gilleand and husband Troy of Peachtree City, Ga.; one son, Andrew Gordon Claytor II and wife Mary of Chatham, Va.; one stepdaughter, Shannon Baber Roberts and husband Tony of Denver; three stepsons, Don Baber and wife Gail of Kings Mountain, Dan Baber of Kings Mountain, and Van Baber and wife Wendy of Winston Salem; one brother, Glenn Gardner of Buena Vista, Va.; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Baber will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Holly, officiated by the Rev. Kendell Cameron and Dr. Robert Winecoff.
Burial will be at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Mount Airy.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, National Kidney Foundation Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St.,
New York, NY 10016 or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6062 ,Albert Lea, MN 56007-6662.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jean Baber
May 12, 2012
I'm going to miss you Mom....Happy Mothers Day ....Love you, Andrew
May 9, 2012
May the love of family and friends sustain you during this difficult time.
Psalms 145: 14
Faila Allen
May 7, 2012
You all are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Faila
Mark & Kathy Volker
May 5, 2012
Tracye and Troy - You and your fanily have our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Marguerite Claytor
May 5, 2012
Our deepest sympathy, Talmage and Marguerite Claytor, Buena Vista ,Va
Karen Smith-Wimer
May 4, 2012
Love and prayers to all of you.
Gloria Jean Barger
May 4, 2012
Aunt Jean was a beautiful person, with a kind spirit, I will miss her smile and laughter, My prayers are with all the family, wish I could be there with all of you, My thoughts and prayers will be with you. May our Lord give peace and comfort to each of you, love you.
Kelly Westmoreland
May 4, 2012
I'm sorry to hear about Mama Jean. She was a very sweet and loving lady. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Leslie Beam
May 4, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Baber. She was a dear lady! My thoughts are with her family.
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