Barbara Jones Obituary Barbara Story Jones April 20, 1976 － December 28, 2023 Franklin － Barbara Story "Bobbie Jo" Jones, 47, passed away on December 28, 2023 in her home. She was born in Franklin and a native of Southampton County. Barbara received a Bachelor‚Äôs Degree in English from Chowan University and was a hair stylist. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, taking care of people, and loved all animals. She was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Randolph "Rabbit" Jones, Jr.; her mother, Barbara Edwards Story; her brother, Lawrence B. "Larry" Story, Jr. and his girlfriend, Meagan Ewing; her close cousins, Mary Katherine King and husband Alan King and their children, Eva and Sybbie King, Tracy Story Brooks, Carl Story, Gary Benton, Joy Lambert; an uncle, Billy Mawyer. She was predeceased by her father, Lawrence Benjamin Story, Sr.; her special grandparents, Rufus Edwards "Pappy" Story and Lizzie Hill "Mammy" Story; her uncle, Edward C. "Man" Story and his wife Paige Powell Story; and her aunt, Diane Story Mawyer. A Funeral Service will be held at 2PM Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Drew Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7PM Monday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Dec. 29, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Barbara-Jones 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/barbara-jones-obituary?id=53963168 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Barbara Story Jones, 47, passed away 28 December 2023. She is survived by her husband Randolph Jones Jr., mother Barbara Story, brother Lawrence Story Jr., and many cousins. She was predeceased by her father and other family members. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A Funeral Service for Barbara Story Jones was held 2 January 2024 at Wright Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family received friends 1 January 2024 at the funeral home. ## The Edited Obituary Barbara Story Jones 20 April 1976 – 28 December 2023 Franklin – Barbara Story "Bobbie Jo" Jones, 47, passed away on 28 December 2023 in her home. She was born in Franklin and a native of Southampton County. Barbara received a Bachelor's Degree in English from Chowan University and was a hair stylist. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, taking care of people, and loved all animals. She was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Randolph "Rabbit" Jones, Jr.; her mother, Barbara Edwards Story; her brother, Lawrence B. "Larry" Story, Jr. and his girlfriend, Meagan Ewing; her close cousins, Mary Katherine King and husband Alan King and their children, Eva and Sybbie King, Tracy Story Brooks, Carl Story, Gary Benton, Joy Lambert; an uncle, Billy Mawyer. She was predeceased by her father, Lawrence Benjamin Story, Sr.; her special grandparents, Rufus Edwards "Pappy" Story and Lizzie Hill "Mammy" Story; her uncle, Edward C. "Man" Story and his wife Paige Powell Story; and her aunt, Diane Story Mawyer. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, 2 January 2024 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Drew Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Monday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Story Bobbie Jo Jones | |---------|--------------------------------------| | Age | 47 years | | Birth | 20 April 1976; Franklin, Virginia | | Death | 28 December 2023; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------------| | Barbara Story Bobbie Jo Jones | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Randolph Rabbit Jones, Jr. | Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Barbara Edwards Story | Parent | Unknown | | Lawrence Benjamin Story, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | --- | | Lawrence B. Larry Story, Jr. | Sibling | Franklin, Virginia | | Meagan Ewing | Sibling's Spouse | Franklin, Virginia | | Mary Katherine King | Cousin | Unknown | | Alan King | Cousin's Spouse | Unknown | | Eva King | Cousin's Child | Unknown | | Sybbie King | Cousin's Child | Unknown | | Tracy Story Brooks | Cousin | Unknown | | Carl Story | Cousin | Unknown | | Gary Benton | Cousin | Unknown | | Joy Lambert | Cousin | Unknown | | Billy Mawyer | Uncle | Unknown | | Rufus Edwards Pappy Story | Predeceased Grandparent | --- | | Lizzie Hill Mammy Story | Predeceased Grandparent | --- | | Edward C. Man Story | Predeceased Uncle | --- | | Paige Powell Story | Predeceased Uncle's Spouse | --- | | Diane Story Mawyer | Predeceased Aunt | --- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Barbara Story Jones received a Bachelor's Degree in English from Chowan University. 2. She was a hair stylist by profession. 3. Barbara enjoyed cooking, gardening, and taking care of people. 4. She loved all animals. 5. She was a member of Barnes United Methodist Church.