Barbara B. Whitehead, 90, of Knollwood Village, Southern Pines, died May 24.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Community Congregational Church in Southern Pines.
Mrs. Whitehead was born in Warwick, RI and was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island. She retired from Rochester (NY) General Hospital, where she created the Patient-Staff Library and served as the head librarian. In NC, Mrs. Whitehead volunteered at several organizations including Friend-to-Friend, Meals on Wheels and FirstHealth Hospice. She also served as the President of the Knollwood Village HOA and in several roles at the Community Congregational Church.
Mrs. Whitehead was an avid reader and knitter, loved sailing with her husband and family, and was a member of the Community Congregational Church in Southern Pines.
She is predeceased by her husband, Everett, of 52 years and is survived by three daughters, Susan (Randy), Carol (Brad), and Joyce (Ken); a son, Steven (Trisha); three grandchildren, Steven, Maryann (Logan) and Bennett; her companion, Ralph; and loving cat Kate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 5 Aviemore Dr., Pinehurst, NC, 28374 or The Community Congregational Church, 141 North Bennett St., Southern Pines 28387.
The family is being assisted by Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
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