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Barbara Wilburn Obituary
Wilburn
June 13, 1954-
April 8, 2012
MINT HILL, NC- Barbara Ann (Foster) Wilburn, 57, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Carolinas Medical Center-Main. She was born in Columbus, GA on June 13, 1954 and graduated from Kendrick High School in 1972. Barbara married William E. Wilburn on March 17, 1973. She worked as Executive Secretary at Central Piedmont Community College. Barbara was a member of PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society and had a passion for singing, bird watching, and spending time with family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother, Carolyn Lockett; her children, William E. Wilburn, Jr. (Stephanie), Kristy M. Wilburn, and Kanita M. Wilburn; grandchildren, Amani C. Wilburn, William E. Wilburn, III; her sister, Beverly Randall; and brother, Christopher Lockett.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews Mint-Hill Road. Her funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America, (LFA), Piedmont Chapter, 4530 Park Road, Suite 302, Charlotte, NC 28209.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Wilburn
Leon Fenn
April 20, 2012
Edward and Family, I just heard the news from my sister Paula. My deepest sympathy. May God comfort you in this time of loss. I pray that you find love in God's word. Be blessed.
Vicky Semple
April 19, 2012
Barbara,
We had a lot of fun times and laughs working in the ATC building. Rest in peace dear one.
Yolanda Blakeney
April 16, 2012
My heart and prayers go out to the entire family at this time. I pray that God comforts and keeps you all in His loving arms during this time.
Tom and Kathy Harris
April 15, 2012
Will, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that you have countless happy memories of time spent with Barbara. Hang on to those memories and let them help you get through the rough patches.
Heinz and Clare Schweinsberger
April 13, 2012
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.
Jo Ann Murray
April 13, 2012
Whenever I saw Barbara on CPCC's campus there would be a sweet soft smile on her face. God Bless all of the family and friends during this time of loss and sorry.
marilyn harris
April 13, 2012
Prayers of comfort and peace with your family during this time..
Brandi Payne
April 12, 2012
I and My Family Pray for The whole Wilburn Family and will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.. With Love, Brandi Payne and family..
Paula Jackson
April 12, 2012
May the Lord continue to craddle you and your family at this difficult time. Our hearts are with you and your entire family. We have memories of Edward and Barbara from the hood when they started in Springfield Heights as neighbors. May the love of Christ continue to be with you. The Fenn Family and Delorse Glover and her family - from Farley Dr.
fay foster
April 12, 2012
Barbara was a great friend and I will miss her. She had a great sense of humor and I admired the way she handled adversity. She was always positive which was infectious to those of us who worked with her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.
Jennifer Ennis
April 12, 2012
Barbara was a fantastic woman. I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with her. She will truly be missed. May God be with your family during this difficult time.
Jackie
April 11, 2012
May the good memories of your loved one prove to be of comfort to you during this very difficult time.(Psalms 55:22)
Kristy Wilburn
April 11, 2012
Kristy Wilburn
April 11, 2012
Kristy Wilburn
April 11, 2012
Kristy Wilburn
April 11, 2012
Kristy Wilburn
April 11, 2012
Kristy Wilburn
April 11, 2012
Barbara's 57th Birthday
Kristy Wilburn
April 11, 2012
April 11, 2012
Words may not be enough to comfort you during this time. Know that God knows best. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Tommie & Dawson and the rest of Mark's in-laws.
April 11, 2012
My condolescences goes out to the Wilburn-Foster family..... Jimmy Lee Foster, Sr. (Phenix City,AL)
Betty
April 11, 2012
To William and Family,
It has been a very long time since Ann and I talked. About a year ago we met on "Facebook". We were neighbors, and friends. She was always a Plesant person to be around, we laughed all the time,and shared good times,she will be greatly missed.
May you all continue to remember the good times as they bring a smile to your face. She will forever be in our hearts. God Bless your Family.
The Hawkins Family
Annie Nobles
April 11, 2012
The Family is in my thoughts and prayers....Barbara will truly missed, but will forever be in our hearts. God Bless, Aunt Ann and Family
April 10, 2012
Sgt Wilburn,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Captain Werder
AFJROTC NC-955
Don & Sharon Kuropatwa
April 10, 2012
William...please know that Don and I are thinking of you at this diffiult time, and you and your children, along with Barbara are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Take comfort in the thought that she is no longer suffering but is one of God's blessed angels looking down upon you.......
Shep & Katie Stewart
April 10, 2012
Sgt. Wilburn, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 10, 2012
I want to offer my sincere condolences to Barbara's family. I am thankful for the time we spent last year celebrating her birthday. I will truly miss her bubbling personality and wit.
Diane Lambert
Barbara Tehrani
April 10, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about Barbara. May GOD comfort her family during this difficult time. She was a wonderful person and will truly be missed.
April 10, 2012
May GOD bless and be with the Wilburn Family during this time of sorrow. Barbara was a sweet and wonderful friend and co-worker. I will miss her sweet spirit and beautiful smile.
Cheryl A. Raley (Charlotte, NC)
Linda Thompson
April 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family. I will always remember Barbara and our long talks on the phone. We would just laugh and laugh. She will always have special place in my heart. I will miss her. We all love her.
Louis Hall
April 9, 2012
May God bless you and your loving family during this time of grief and always. I will always remember your beautiful smile and loving heart. Your Cousin...
Carol 'Peachie' Thomas
April 9, 2012
I pray God give you peace beyond all understanding. I love you!!
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