Barbara Whittington McLendon
Barbara Whittington McLendon
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She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Claude Thomas Whittington and Vashti Moore Whittington. She attended Randolph Macon College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and graduated from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a social worker, teacher, emergency medical technician, naturalist and shepherd, and she enjoyed fiber arts and crafts. In recent years she resided in Waterbury, Vermont, Chapel Hill and the Village of Fearrington, North Carolina.
She is survived by her husband, John Aycock McLendon, daughter Lee Whiting McLendon, son John Aycock McLendon, Jr., and granddaughters Mary Elizabeth McLendon and Lee Anne McLendon. She was predeceased by her parents and by a son, Mark Whittington McLendon.
Memorial contributions can be made to Piedmont Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 4025, Greensboro, North Carolina 27404, or Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation, 19 Marble Avenue, Burlington, Vermont 05401. To send on-line condolences, please visit www.perkinsparker.com. The Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury VT is assisting the family.
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Diane Huber
August 24, 2007
Dear
John, Lee and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Barbaras passing.
She was a wonderful person
and we will all miss her at Tanglewoods. You are truly the best of
customers and friends.
Fondly,Diane, Carl and staff
Donna DeVittori
August 22, 2007
Dear John,Lee and family,
I was saddened to hear of Barbara's passing.We were only together for a very short time(Topnotch),but I will always remember what a very kind person she was with quite a sense of humor.Even on days when she was in a little bit of pain.I hope you find peace in knowing that she is no longer in any pain.
Beth Austin
August 17, 2007
Dear John and Lee,
I was so saddened to learn of Barbara's passing on. Please know that I am thinking of you and the family. I am so glad I had the oportunity to visit at your beloved Lake Cottage with Barbara which seems like yesterday.
All my Love,
Beth Austin
margaret underwood
August 17, 2007
Barbara and I had known each other since the first grade. We each went our separate ways for many years. A couple of years ago we reconnected, and found that we had so many interests in common. I'll never forget the lovely week I spent with them in Vermont last summer. She was a totally genuine person I loved her very much and my heartfelt sympathy goes to John and Lee who I also love.
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Peter Vanstory
August 17, 2007
Our love and friendship began in the first grade at Irving Park School- John and family, my deepest sympathy. I know now that the "Promised Land" will be even brighter.
Coby Sheetz
August 16, 2007
Dear Mac,
We are saddened to hear of Barbara's passing.
We enjoyed meeting her and sharing her enthusiasm
for being close to nature in Galloway Ridge.
Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Your next door neighbor~
Coby Sheetz and Linda Shipman (Coby's daughter)
dot sowerby
August 16, 2007
I was so distressed to hear of the death of one of my dearest friends Barbara (Babs). She and I go way back to early childhood and we were social worker together. She was such a genuine friend that I could talk to about anything. We also had fun laughing and reliving many memorable times together. My sincere thoughts and prayers for Mac, Lee and granddaughters.
Fond Memories, Dot Baxter Sowerby
Michael Grisetti
August 16, 2007
To John and Family,
I cannot come up with the words strong enough to reflect my feelings of sorrow and sympathy. Barbara was an awesome individual and Rita & I were Blessed to know her. God Bless all of you.....
August 16, 2007
Deeply saddened by the news. With our thoughts and love,
Marilynn King and The King children
Jay Atkinson
August 15, 2007
John,
On behalf of all at SJP, I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. God bless you and your family.
John Rouleau
August 15, 2007
Dear John and Lee:
I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passsing. She was so clearly a person who loved life and created quite a swirl of it around her. I know her absence in your lives will be immense.
John Rouleau
Gail Jacks
August 15, 2007
Dear Mr. McLendon,
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. McLendon's passing. You are in my thoughts. I greatly admired her dedication to the arts and her down-to-earth, open minded treatment of others. Please stop in to see us when you return to Galloway.
Sincerely,
Gail Jacks
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