Barbara Maxine Swink Randall, 88, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord and her husband on Thursday, December 14, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on February 16, 1935, she is the daughter of the late John Swink and Bertha Fleming Swink.
Barbara was a loyal, life-long member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was devoted to her church and friends and enjoyed reading the Bible, cooking, and traveling.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Barbara is survived by her sons, Michael Randall (Cindy) and Marty Randall (April); grandson, Jeremy Randall; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended famly.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Carl Randall; and siblings, Shirley, Betty, Rosie, Johnny, and Bill.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Dr. Jack Hodges and Rev. Dr. Larry Cline officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 2396 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
The family would like to express their appreciation to her neighbors and dear friends, Lary, Judy Smith, Wende Jamison, Teri Jordan, Shirley Merrill, and Marge Decker for their help and loving care of Barbara. The family would also like to thank the staff at Hope Ridge for their dedication and compassion for their residents.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Family and friends, it was my pleasure and joy to work along side Barbara at Vocational Rehab. She was a remarkable lady and will be missed greatly. Heaven has certainly gained a Saint. She modeled the Christian life in all she said and did. Fond memories will prevail.
Marty, April, and extended family: So sorry to read this, especially so close to Christmas. Peace and blessings to all.
I worked with Barbara for many years. One of the kindest people I have ever met. I respected her so much. She loved Walter and sons so much and proud of them. I feel blessed that I could call her "My friend". REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND
I will forever miss Barbara. She was truly a wonderful person and friend. I know she is walking around in Heaven with Walter. I would personally like to thank Marty and Michael for being there for her during her sickness, I know it was hard for you both. I will keep the whole family in my prayers. May God comfort you with affirmation that Barbara is at home with Him. God Bless.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this sad time. May the Love of God give you Peace and comfort. Barbara was a sweet and loving friend and dear to our hearts. We do know she is rejoicing in Heaven.
Michael & Marty, May God Wrap His Ever Loving Arms around Y'ALL at this sad time. Just Know I'm Praying For Y'all And The Family.
Walter and Barbara were our pew buddies at Pleasant Hill. We are so glad she has been reunited with her beloved Walter. Our prayers are with the family and know your parents were a wonderful blessing to our family.
Barbara was a sweet kind hearted woman and will be missed dearly It was an honor to care for her these last years of her time with us my thoughts and prayers are with her family Pam