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Bonnie Sue (Smith) Barbee, age 89, of Woodleaf, NC, departed this world from her home in Rowan County, on March 26, 2022.

Bonnie was born on Aug.23, 1932 in Davie County, daughter of the late Walter Duke Smith and Mae Omie (Cranfield) Smith.  In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by: her infant daughter, Freda Whitaker; her 3 brothers, Kimber Asbury Smith, Robert Lee Smith and Dewey Elton Smith; 2 sisters, Annie Mae Palanski and Mary Pauline Smith; and granddaughter, April Whitley.

In life, Bonnie attended school in Cooleemee. She chose a career in the textile industry where she was a sewer. Bonnie worked with Haines Hosiery and Monleigh Sewing until she chose to stay home and raise her children. Bonnie was of the Methodist faith and was a member of The Arbor United Methodist Church (formerly Gay’s United Methodist Church) in Salisbury. In July of 1960, Bonnie married the love of her life, Frank Barbee. Bonnie enjoyed being a mother, maintaining her home, cooking and sewing, but most of all, she loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Bonnie is survived by: her loving husband, Frank Barbee of Woodleaf; a son, Michael Barbee (Deana) of Woodleaf; a daughter, Susie Whitley (David) of Woodleaf; grandchildren, Josh Barbee of Tennessee, DJ and John Whitley of Woodleaf, and Melissa Barbee of Woodleaf; great-grandchildren, Emory Stephens, Cali Whitley, Connor Whitley, Julie Watkins and Emily Watkins.

A visitation was held Wednesday, March 30 at The Arbor United Methodist Church in Salisbury from 1-2 p.m.  Following visitation a funeral service took place, also at The Arbor UMC.  On Tuesday, April 5, Bonnie will be laid to rest in Salisbury National Cemetery at 11 a.m.

We at Davie Funeral Service are honored to serve the Barbee family.