Rocky Mount - Barbara Jenkins Meadows, age 86, passed away June 17, 2023.

Barbara was born in Nash County on July 27, 1936, as the fourth child of Tommie and Ruth Watson Jenkins. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Earl Meadows, Sr.; brothers, Tommie Jenkins Jr., Bert Jenkins; and sisters, Elizabeth Bottoms and Malda Baines.

Barbara is survived by her three sons, Earl Meadows Jr., (Jencie) of Nashville, Gary Meadows (Ethel) of Rocky Mount and Bruce Meadows (Cheryl) of Nashville; five grandchildre; twelve great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held June 20, 2023 at Ridgecrest Worship Center, Rocky Mount. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Ridgecrest Worship Center, designated to "Mission Fund" to assist in furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ.