Barbara was born January 16, 1928 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked in the Medical Records Office at Charlotte Memorial Hospital and was a member of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill.
She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Kistler.
She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Robert James Kistler; son, Greg Kistler and wife, Dale; daughter, Gail Payne and husband, Ron; daughter-in-law, Lourdes Kistler; grandchildren, Heather Wilson, Justin Kistler, Austin Kistler, Ileana Kistler and Chase Phillips. She also leaves behind to cherish her memory eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Friday, December 3, 2021, at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Novant Health Foundation, Post Office Box 33549, Charlotte, North Carolina 28233.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the Kistler family.