Dolly (Sanders) Barger

Hickory- Dolly Sanders Barger, 86 of Hickory, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at her residence after a period of declining health. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA on December 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Allie Smith Sanders. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Harrison Barger, 5 sisters and 5 brothers. Survivors include her daughter Robin Barger Hoyle of Hickory; grandsons Jim M. Willis II and wife Carmine of Hickory, and Steven F. Willis and wife Twana Hudson-Willis of Columbia, SC; granddaughter Jenny H. Cook and husband Rodney of Hickory; great granddaughter Raegan Willis, Kolleen Willis and Kalie Cook, all of Hickory; great grandsons Steven Gerret Willis of Columbia, SC, and Will Cook of Hickory; brother Floyd Ray Sanders of Kings. Mt.; and numerous other family and friends. A special thanks to a friend and caregiver Jena Watts, and also to special friend Rick Watts. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 12:45pm to 1:45pm at Hickory Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 2:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home with Reverend David Crump officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hillside Baptist Church, 2017 S Center Street, Hickory, NC 28602.