Barbara Lynn Hester Brown

Barbara Lynn Hester Brown, 80, of High Point passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Atrium Health High Point Medical Center.

Born October 28, 1945, in Guilford County, she was a daughter of the late Roby Homa Hester and the late Dorothy Maxine Cowan Hester. Barbara was well known for being a horse trainer and trader who had over 70 horses in her lifetime. She was also a well known wallpaper hanger with a large clientele in the High Point area. Another love of hers was painting with great detail. She loved her family and to travel. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

She is survived by her daughters, Lori Brown Bundy and husband Scott and Lisa Brown Simmons and husband, Jeff; brother, Robby Hester and wife Susan of Trinity; sisters, Judy Clodfelter of Wallburg, Patti Soto of Thomasville and Toni Creasey and husband Don of Thomasville; grandchildren, Ross Bundy (Ellen), Holly Bundy, Madelanie Reeves (Austin), Joseph Simmons (Eliza), Gabriel Simmons, Michael Simmons, Matthew Simmons; great grandchildren, Octavia Eaton, Kiyah Siler and Lainey Siler.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Erroll Brown.

Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1830 Chestnut Drive, High Point, NC 27262.

A private burial service will be held at a later date.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.