Barbara Ann Willingham

Barbara Ann McCall Willingham left this earth to her heavenly home on December 5, 2017 after a long illness and hospice care. She was born January 3, 1944 in Henderson County, and is preceded in death by her parents Evelyn Christine Reece and Robert S. McCall, Sr.

Barbara was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, Christian and a Registered Nurse. She worked in various nursing fields for 41 years, but her favorite was hemodialysis. Barbara served her community, family and church with sweet compassion for all. She was married April 20, 1962. She graduated AB tech and Mission Nursing School in 1966 as a Diploma RN.

She is survived by sibling Carolyn Romasko and her spouse Ron Romasko of Old Fort, NC and their daughter Renee Romasko of Houston, TX. Barbara is also surviced by siblings Shelia Dockery of Marietta, SC; Delia Boyd of Cleveland, SC; Anita Morgan of Long Beach, CA and preceded in death by Robert S. McCall, Jr. and Earnestine Wells. Barbara is also survived by her husband Rev. Jerald McKee Willingham, Sr.; daughter Ms. Christine Willingham, son Jerald McKee Willingham, Jr. and his spouse a daughter by love Rachel Willingham. Their children are Sake, Pete, Jed, Katie and Emma all of Boone, NC. Barbara also has several life long friends and first cousins in the area.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Four Seasons: Compassion for Life or a charity of your choice.