Barbara Washington was born on November 2, 1942 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to William Jones Sr. and Louise Jones. On Monday, March 3, 2025, Barbara, a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend gained he wings. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength and love shared with all who knew her.

A lifelong member of Goler Memorial African Methodist Episcolpal Zion Church. Barbara was deeply devoted to her faith. She actively served on the Parent Body Missionary Society and the Home Mission Ministry. Her love for her church was so profound that she encouraged her children and grandchildren to worship alongside her, ensuring that faith remained a central part of their lives. Her favorite song was "Never Would Have Made It" by Marvin Sapp and her favorite scripture was Psalms 23.

Barbara had a remarkable work ethic. Her professional journey took her from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. She took great pride in her work, forming lasting friendships with many of her colleagues. Family was Barbara's greatest joy, especially during the holidays when she cherished gathering with loved ones. She met no stranger and embraced many roles within her family, serving as a teacher, nurse-using old remedies-prayer warrior, chef, caretaker, and so much more. She wore these many hats with love and dedication.

Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Jones; her brothers, William A. Jones, Thomas Jones, and Vanurris T. Jones; her sister, Wanda Lou Jones; and her beloved daughter, Camilla Washington.

She will be forever remembered and cherished by her daughters, Tammie Jones and Tonya Washington; her sons, Ricky Jones, Anthony (Pamela) Jones, Bernard Washington and Tyrone (Bridgett) Washington; grandsons, Demond Jones, Leon Moore, Brandon (Cora) Washington, Sammy Flowers, Stephon Flowers and Justin Washington; granddaughters, Latrisha Moore, Kamesha Blyther, Artecia Baldwin, Alisha Washington, Wyteria Glenn, Tylasha (Carlos) Bailey, Ashley Washington and Victoria Washington.

Barbara's legacy continues through her many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, whom she loved and adored as well as her bonus grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. She is also survived by two nieces, Tinika Jones and Rosland Jackson and her special cousin, Ronnie (Beverly) Williams.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 12:00 PM, Monday, March 10, 2025 at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, 3894 Northampton Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105. The family will greet friends thirty-minutes prior to service. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.