Ruth Ester Barbour, 77, passed away at home Friday, Feb. 4, 2011. A loving wife and mother, born Jan. 9, 1934, she is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert Earl Barbour, of Holly Springs, N.C.; her two sons, Tony Barbour of Saxapahaw, N.C., and Jeffrey Barbour of Cape May, N.J.; and her daughter, Billie Whaley of Panama City, Fla. Ruth was also survived by two grandchildren, Donald Barbour and Jamie McWhorter; two great grandchildren, Stephanie and Cierra; and two sisters, Jean Stevens of Milton, Fla., and Mary Dzik of Keesville, N.Y.
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I just came across this notice of Ruth Barbour’s passing in February. I want to extend my sympathy to the family. Mrs. Barbour’s daughter Billie was a good friend of mine in Elementary and Junior High but we lost touch a few years after high school. I thought a lot of Mrs. Barbour. She always welcomed me in their home. She helped me out with rides home when my Mom and Dad had to work. She participated in our Girl Scout Troop. She was a tough little lady but she was loved her family and friends. She will be dearly missed.