She was born in Kingville, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of the late Carlton Patrick and Mary Susan (Wilborn) O’Brien.
Barbara grew up in Oxford, North Carolina and graduated from Oxford High School. She received her BA degree in Education from Woman’s College (University of NC at Greensboro) and her Master’s degree from North Carolina Central University. Barbara enjoyed her 32 years as a Teacher and Administrator in the Wake County School System. She was a member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church for over 50 years serving as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, and Circle Chairman. Barbara received Life Membership Award in the Women of the Church and was also a member of the John Knox Sunday School Class, Rachel Circle, and member of the Memorial Committee. She was also a member and past president of the Wake County Retired School Personnel, a member of Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International, past matron of Millbrook Chapter #293, Order of the Eastern Star, and a longtime volunteer at Rex Healthcare completing 10,000 hours .
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, James David Timberlake and infant son, James David Timberlake, Jr.
She is survived by son, David Timberlake and wife Vita, daughter, Susan Ballard and husband Al, grandchildren, Chris Ballard and wife Alicia, Abbey Timberlake, Sean Ballard and wife Lisa, Carlton Timberlake, Megan Black and five great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm February 11, 2016 at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.
Memorial donations may be made in Barbara’s name to Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh NC 27609
Arrangements are under the care of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home 1701 E. Millbrook Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609
Please visit www.brownwynnemillbrook.com to offer condolences and share memories with the Timberlake family.
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