Betty Jean Barber

Betty Jean Barber, age 93 of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026.

She was born in Cherokee County, NC to the late Ira and Ruby Patton Barber. Betty worked as an Cosmetology Instructor. She loved to decorate her house, making flower arrangements and cooking. Betty loved her family and spending time with them. She loved watching In Touch Ministries and Dr. Charles Stanley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, James Barber; and three sisters, Evelyn Collins, Vivian and Bassie Lee Butler.

She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Wilson of Murphy; one granddaughter, Amber Cheri Howell; and one great grandson, Wyatt Patton Howell.

Graveside Service will be held at 3 pm, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangement.