Barbara Moss

Barbara Patterson Moss, 65, of Hayesville, passed away in her home Feb. 1, 2026. She was a long- time resident of Clay County.
Barbara was a beloved member of the Clay County school system and caregiver to many. She also sang in a gospel group and was a youth leader for many years. Barbara loved Jesus, camping, fishing, crafts with her grand-babies, gardening, Redbird and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Reva Mae Patterson; her husband Carroll Moss; her beloved son, Daniel Moss and many siblings.
She is survived by her son, Derek Moss, her daughter Cheyenne Whitlow, her daughter-in-law Kendra Moss; and her seven grandchildren, Autumn, Aubrey and Ava Whitlow, Kenley Hensley, Kadence, Karoline and Kendrix Moss; and her sisters, Phyllis Shook, (Guy) and Martha Matheson, (Wayne) and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at Catalyst Church in Hayesville with Revs. Brandon Matheson, Wayne Matheson and Steve Cothren officiating. Burial was in Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim Hilton, Jimmy Long, Ben Wheat, Josh and Dale Holloway, and Steve Cook. Honorary pallbearers were Kendrix Moss, Dakota Matheson, Harley Beasley and Chad Matheson.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the services.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home: townson-rose.com was in charge of all arrangements.