She was a member of DeHaven Baptist Church, a retired principal at South Oldham High School and former biology teacher at duPont Manual High School. Barbara also served as Executive Director of Good News Homes.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 36 years, John R. Fendley.
Survivors include her sons, William Reed Fendley, Daniel Ward Maddox Fendley, Dr. David Alexander Fendley (Luisa Franco) and Mark Andrew Fendley; grandchildren, Samuel Franco Fendley, Alejandra Isabel Fendley and Daniela Elizabeth Fendley.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 AM on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at DeHaven Baptist Church with burial to follow in Valley of Rest Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 8 PM on Friday at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home.
Memorials to Good News Homes, American Brain Tumor Association or Hosparus.