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 in 1960, 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.