Barbara “Bobbie” Saunders Maness, 87, of Robbins passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Pinehurst Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A Celebration of Life Service was officiated by Dr. Kenneth McNeill at First Baptist Church in Robbins on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 2 p.m. Burial followed at Pine Rest Cemetery in Robbins. The family received friends prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at the church and from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the home of her daughter, Kim Williams
Barbara was born on March 31, 1934, the daughter of the late Fred Franklin and Sarah Hellams Saunders. She graduated from Asheboro High School and attended a Business College. Barbara was a bookkeeper for many years in garment manufacturing. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara enjoyed time spent with all her family, especially her grandchildren. Barbara was a member of the Moore County State Champion Womens 3-on-3 senior games. She enjoyed all sports and was a faithful Carolina Tarheel fan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Maness.
Barbara is survived by daughters Kim Williams (Bruce) and Pam Davis (Steve); grandchildren, Shannon Criscoe (Caleb), Kirk Williams (Gina), Kelly Davis (Sabrina) and Ashley Davis (Hunter); great-grandchildren, Madison and Easton Criscoe and Parker Williams; niece Karen Smith; nephew Gary (Skip) Brown. She is also survived by beloved dog, Gracie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Robbins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 400, Robbins, N.C. 27325 or the Moore County Humane Society, 5355 N.C. Hwy 22, Carthage, N.C. 28327.
Kennedy Funeral home is honored to serve the Maness family.
Online condolences may be made at pinesfunerals.com.