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Barbara Brown Obituary

Barbara Brown, 85, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC.

She was born February 22, 1940 in Rowan County, NC to the late Esco Motes and Jessie Wood Callaghan.

Barbara worked as a Secretary for Grove Supply Company.

She was a member of Vision Baptist Church in Rockwell,NC.

Barbara enjoyed reading, crocheting and other crafts.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Billy R Brown Sr and her brothers Gene Motes and William “Doodle” Motes.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Feb. 8, 2026.

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