Barbara Ann Whitson

Barbara Ann Whitson obituary

Barbara Ann Whitson

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Barbara Whitson Obituary

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Barbara Hilliard Whitson, 88 of High Point passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Shannon Gray Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born October 8, 1937, in Guilford County, she is a daughter of the late Lonnie Hilliard and Leona Outlaw Hilliard. Barbara was a longtime member of Green Street Baptist Church and worked for many years at George T. Wood Flooring Co. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded by her husband Eddie Whitson.

Mrs. Whitson is survived by one son Roy D. Whitson and wife, Eva of High Point; two grandchildren, Ashley Hill and husband, Steven and Stephanie Lockhart and husband, Tripp all of High Point and four great grandchildren, Savannah Moore, Layla Hill, Max Lockhart and Whit Lockhart.

A graveside service for Mrs. Whitson will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery with the Reverend Mark Loy officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be given to Green Street Baptist Church, 303 Rotary Drive, High Point, NC 27262.

Online condolences may be made on her memorial page at www.cumbyfuneral.com.

Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service.
Cumby Family Funeral Service - High Point

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1730 W. English Road, High Point, NC 27262

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