Mildred Jeannette Barbee

MILDRED JEANNETTE WAGONER BARBEE

JULY 2, 1932 - JUNE 22, 2026

Mildred Wagoner Barbee passed from her earthly home to her heavenly

home on June 22, 2026, after enjoying a blessed life of 93 years and 348

days. She was born in Kannapolis at 206 “D” Street, and loved to tell the

story of being born just as the 7:00AM mill whistle sounded on July 2,

1932.

As the beloved daughter of Merrell Tokyo Wagoner and Pearl Gordon

Wagoner, she went forth to build a loving family with her husband, Foy

Clifford Barbee. In addition to her parents and her husband, she had other

family members who have preceded her in death. Her son, Foy Lynn

Barbee, son in law, Randy Lynn Brooks, and her only sibling, Wayne Otto

Wagoner.

She was employed by the Cabarrus County Tax Assessor’s Office until her

retirement. During her long life, she remained dedicated to her family and

to Shadybrook Baptist Church. She taught many ages in Sunday School,

and gladly served in education and outreach ministries. Her most recent

passion being the food pantry there, where she served until she was no

longer able.

After the loss of her young husband in1960, Mildred showed the ultimate

courage and strength as she carried on to raise their children. Those left to

treasure their memories of a most loving mother are two daughters,

Brenda Barbee Tate (Tony), and Nancy Barbee Brooks. Those left to

cherish their memories of a fun-loving and caring “Mamaw” are her six

grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Mildred loved to tell

everyone this: “I doubled my pleasure in life, I had three children, six

grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.” Leia Hooker (Scott),

Aubrey, Addie, and Brendan, Jason Tate (Amanda), Jax, Sam, and

Madden, Lindsay LeZotte (Matt), Lucy, Alice, and Tate, Jaime Brooks, Sara

Brooks (Louis), Benjamin Brooks (Stephanie), Elliott, Grace, and Emma.

Mildred will be remembered as a special “Aunt Tootie” by many nieces and

nephews. She will be especially missed by her neighbors, Carl and Sonya,

as well as other close neighbors and friends.

Instead of a funeral service or visitation time, we will be respecting

Mildred’s wishes for a private family gathering at the graveside which is

planned for her 94th birthday, July 2nd, at 11:00AM, at Carolina Memorial

Park. While we will welcome anyone who loved her, we kindly ask that

those not in attendance will join with us in spirit and in prayer.

Memorials for Mildred Barbee may be submitted to:

Shadybrook Baptist Church Food Pantry

1009 Oakwood Avenue

Kannapolis, NC 28081