Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
About
JoAnn Barbour Obituary
JoAnn found her purpose in life through her family and her faith. A long and steadfast member of United Methodist Women, she served in many positions, culminating as President of the North Carolina Conference UMW after serving as President of Burlington District UMW.
A native daughter of Shipman, IL, she found her way to Lexington, KY where she met the man who would become her husband of almost 53 years. Together they raised two sons, of whom she was justifiably proud. A late blooming graduate of Elon College where she majored in Religious Studies and History. Combining these fields informed her understanding of the impact Christianity has had on the Native Peoples of this land. Her studies and her deep, abiding faith fueled her work through UMW to care for the least among us, particularly women and their children.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; two sons, Caelan (Emeryville, CA) and Josiah (London, UK); their life partners Fox and Amanda; and one precious granddaughter; her brother, Lee Stampe (Amarillo, TX); and several nieces and nephews including her pseudo sister/daughter, Jeanie Barnett-Wittman (Brighton, IL).
A Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Front Street United Methodist Church, 345 West Front Street, Burlington, NC 27215. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in JoAnn's name to:
•Wheelchair Ramp Ministry of Front Street United Methodist Church https://www.frontstreetumc.org/wheelchair-ramp-ministry
•Mothers And Their Children (MATCH) http://www.mothersandtheirchildren.org/donate.aspx
•AuthoraCare Collective (Hospice) https://www.authoracare.org/give
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for JoAnn Barbour
1 Entry
Carmie Trayer
March 12, 2025
What an honor it was to meet and care for Joann. Her love and pride of her family was so strong in all the words she spoke; I loved getting updates of you all. I hope all the good memories help you through the hard times. I am sorry for the way I met her--but beyond grateful; she truly taught me a lot of life perspective in a little time.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in JoAnn Barbour's name
Memorial Events
for JoAnn Barbour
How to support JoAnn's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor JoAnn Barbour's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
