Barbara Waldron

My memories of Barbara have always been ones of happiness and joy. Having moved to Craig County not knowing anyone, a contact directed me to a restaurant in Salem that offered special gatherings on Fridays. Visiting the restaurant I asked about these special gathers. I was then told to seek out Barbara and Zella at the hardware store in New Castle, so I did.
When I told her why I wanted to see her and the restaurant contact, her first words were: "Well, why don´t you come to the house for dinner" and that was that. Many, many great memories, great new friends and great new adventures. I have truly been blessed as a result of my friendship with Barbara Waldron.

Barbara, to know you was a gift. And I am grateful. You were the cornerstone for a large and lively group of women whose choices were not always accepted by the mainstream. Although I wasn´t around in the early years, your tales and the photos of the Craig´s Creek days made me feel a part of. Leslie and I loved our visits with you in Manteo. You always had a new story or two we hadn´t heard and you would tell them in your wonderful voice. Parties, dinners, luncheons and laughter, lots of laughter. And music everywhere. You were not only the anchor for the group you were the historian too. You are loved and sorely missed.