Barbara Ann Walker Huff : Obituary

Barbara Ann Walker, age 84 of Hayesville, passed away October 14, 2012 at Clay County Care Center in Hayesville. Mrs. Walker was born March 17, 1928 in Charlotte, NC to the late Victor and Mildred David Hawes.

Barbara was a loving Mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. There wasn’t a thing she wouldn’t do for her children. Barbara taught first grade for 32 years in the Gwinnett County School System, and held Bachelor’s Degree from North Georgia College and State University, and a Master’s Degree from Oglethorpe University. Before her tenure with Gwinnett County Schools, she taught kindergarten from her home. She was a lover of the Theatre and a member of the Licklog Players in Hayesville, acting in over 20 plays over the course of 20 years. She also volunteered backstage whenever needed and helped with costumes. Her favorite production was “Oklahoma”, where she portrayed Aunt Eller. A worldwide traveler before and after her retirement, she traveled every year to a different country. Later she was able to take her grandchildren and children on several trips to Italy, Greece, Scotland, and her favorite place of all, England. She truly instilled the Travel Bugs in them all. Barbara was also a talented artist, painting many pictures of her travels that now adorn the walls of friends, neighbors and family members. She was also a very gifted pianist. But her greatest talent and love was of fine cooking. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, and making everyone happy with her meals.

Surviving family members include: daughter, Susan (Larry) Beckford of Young Harris, GA, son, Samuel (Debra) Walker of Hayesville, NC, daughter, Tracy (Fred) Stephens of Buford, GA, sister, Ellen Jones of Norcross, GA, grandchildren, Nicolas Coronado, Jena Stephens, Alex Stephens, Shelley Stephens, Michelle Cavalier, James Hume, and Jennifer Meek and great grandchildren, Robert Cavalier, Madelyn Cavalier, Jackson Cavalier, Dakota Ballew, and Skylar Ballew. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Byron Walker, second husband, James Huff, daughter, Janet Goletz, and two sisters, Dorothy Gray and Kathryn Marshall.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held October 28th, 2012, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, N.C. with John Simonelli serving as The Master of Ceremonies. Donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Peacock Playhouse. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends and will be always remembered in our heart of hearts.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com