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Barbara Lackey Obituary
September 12, 1921 – April 21, 2019
Raleigh
Mrs. Lackey, age 97, of the Springmoor Retirement Community in Raleigh, died Easter Sunday at the Stewart Health Center.
Mrs. Lackey was the loving wife of the late R. Otis Lackey. They were married for 59 years.
She is survived by her sons, Stephen D. Lackey and wife Ahshun of Broomes Island, MD and Dr. John E. Lackley, III and wife Cindy of Burlington, NC; daughters, Julie L. Zenkel and husband, Robert of Apex, NC and Nancy L. Pate and husband, Dr. C. Daniel Pate, Jr. of Beulaville, NC; eleven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and sister, Nancy C. Paul of Burlingame, CA.
A private graveside service will be held at Magnolia Cemetery, Elon, NC at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington, N.C., White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, N.C., and Springmoor Endowment Fund of Springmoor Life & Retirement Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Condolences may be sent to the family of Bob and Julie Lackey Zenkel at 1001 Swandon Ct., Apex, N.C. 27502.
Finally, the family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Edmundson, Dr. Orr, Cynthia, Rolina, Heron and all the staff at the Stewart Health Center at Springmoor.
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Eve
May 11, 2019
I have so many fond memories of the beautiful Lackey home, created by your beloved Mom and Dad, who were always so welcoming to all. What a learned and remarkable lady your Mother truly was... and also so loving and caring. Yes, I can certainly attest to the "every stray animal" sentiment! Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time as I know you are thankful for the many years the Lord gave you with her, but also feel the separation as she has gone on to her eternal home with HIm. With love to all, Eve Carmen Isley
Faye Payne Alexander
May 1, 2019
To all the children of Otis and Barbara Lackey. I was very sorry to read about your mother's death. Your parents were some of our favorite friends I had known Otis since before WWII. Your's mother's Christmas card was the first I received every year. I would very much liked to attend the service in Elon, but understand that it is private. Of course I respect your wishes. Please know that all of you have my heartfelt sympathy
Shelia Jones
April 30, 2019
While taking care of Mrs. Barbara at Springmoor was a special kind of care. Mrs. Lackey had a style for life and a way of dressing. When it was time to take her shower she knew day and the time it was suppose to be done. It kind of remember me that it was some kind of military time. I didn't mind I knew if I didn't keep the time she will let me know. The time she wanted was right after her dinner of course I had others to take care but Mrs. Lackey insisted that it was her time and nothing else matter. While doing her shower one day I played some soft Jazz and Mrs. Lackey just started making a sound kind of sound and when about her shower. She always loved her shower and never complained once. Mrs. Lackey you will always be missed but never forgotten. Love Shelia
April 26, 2019
A great teacher with an astounding life story. I was lucky to be one of her students
* Craig Holt, 7th grade, Alexander Wilson Jr. High, 1958
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April 26, 2019
Hello Julie, I enjoyed reading about your Mom. May you and your family find comfort in memories, faith, and friends. Sincerely, Terry Carey
David Huffman
April 25, 2019
John, please accept my deepest sympathies upon the death of your dear mother. May God grant you and your family comfort and peace in this time of sadness, and may your faith in God and the love of family and friends sustain you in the time ahead. I know that you must have many wonderful memories of love and joy with her. Savor those memories in the time to come. Your good friend and classmate, David Huffman
Carrie Lynn Blackwell-Moricle
April 25, 2019
I remember Mrs. Lackey very well from Broad Street Junior High to Broadview Middle School. Such a warm, kind and always smiling person. She was the champion of students always offering great advice or just a word of encouragement. May she rest in peace. The family has my deepest sympathies and condolences.
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