A funeral service will be held Thursday, 2:00 p.m., at First Christian Church by Rev. Lee Moses. A graveside service will follow Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at Salem Fork Christian Church Cemetery in Dobson, NC, by Rev. June Haislip.
Barbara was born April 22, 1926 in Maysville, GA, the daughter of John A. and Hattie Tolbert Beatty.
Barbara attended Phillips University in Enid, OK and was a member of First Christian Church in Greensboro where she was very active in the Christian women’s fellowship and various other activities.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Howard H. Groover.
Surviving are her daughter, Carol Groover of Greensboro; son, John H. Groover and wife Kristie, formerly of Asheville; grandchildren, Julian Groover and Alexandra Ryan.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Mount Airy, 1132 W. Pine St., Mt. Airy, NC 27030-3443 or to the Humane Society of the Piedmont, 4527 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27409.
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