Barbara was born on December 26, 1939 in Caldwell County to the late Clarence and Georgia Setzer Oliver.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven Thompson, daughter, Melinda Thompson and a brother, Wayne Oliver.
Barbara was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother; she loved her family and was very loved by them. She enjoyed crocheting and working Sudoku puzzles.
Those left to cherish her memory include her, daughters, Penny Thompson of Lenoir, Janet Payne and husband David of Hildebran, Frannie Thompson of Lenoir, sons, Eric Thompson of Hildebran, Ryan Thompson of Lenoir, 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Elmore will be held privately.
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Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Barbara Jean Oliver Elmore.