Barbara S. Metz

Barbara Stott Metz, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1934 in Jersey City N.J., the daughter of Welton Hollis Stott, Sr. and Jean Kappel Stott. She lived in New York until the age of three and spent the rest of her life in North Carolina, first in Sanford and from the age of ten, in Greensboro. She attended Mrs. Rypins Private School and graduated high school from St. Mary’s in Raleigh. Barbara graduated from Duke University and continued her education at UNCG, graduating with a MA in Psychology. She received a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, California. She worked at Guilford County Mental Health Center until she entered private practice in 1976 in what came to be known as The Center for Psychotherapy and Life Skills Development. She and her partners were like a family for the years they worked together. After her retirement at age 80, they continued to love and support Barbara and her family.

During her career as a therapist, Barbara developed a deep and caring relationship with everyone in her patient community. She was well respected amongst her peers and patients alike. Weekends and evenings were never off limits.

Barbara was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church since she was confirmed with her father in 1945. She was very involved with Holy Trinity her entire life. Holy Trinity provided much needed support to Barbara and her family during these difficult times.

Barbara adored the Greensboro Symphony and was a patron of the arts during her time away from work. She enjoyed gardening, teaching, reading and church activities. As a young adult, she was a member of the Greensboro Country Club and played golf with her friends and her mother for many years.

Barbara was a great cook and loved to cook for others. Each year she invited the neighborhood over for her Christmas Buffet. Her Lobster Newberg is remembered by all.

Barbara enjoyed the beach and spent summers with her three young children at Wrightsville Beach. Some of the happiest times in her life were spent fishing, crabbing, clamming and water skiing at their summer home on Banks Channel. Barbara was an excellent swimmer and taught her children to cherish outdoor life and family time at the beach. Barbara is remembered as smart, funny and beautiful by family members who spent time with her on these fantastic summer holidays.

Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Franklin Metz and her brother Welton Hollis Stott Jr.

She is survived by her son, Alexander Stott Gold and wife Darci of Greensboro; daughter Martha McEntire Gold of Roanoke, VA and daughter Ruth Daniel Gold and husband Joseph Beck of Hardeeville, SC; grandchildren, Alexander Scott Gold of Auckland, New Zealand; Amanda Gold Moore and husband Dean Moore of Raleigh, NC; Alexandra Gold DiFeliceantonio and husband Matthew Howe of Roanoke, VA; Brother, John Marshall Stott and wife Debbie of Asheboro, NC; sister-in-law, Dianne Stott of Greensboro; niece Dianne Stott Spillers and many more adored nieces and nephews. Barbara also leaves a legacy of three delightful great grandsons Wayland James Moore, Isaac DiFelice Howe and McEntire Scott Moore.

Barbara spent her final days living at Blumenthal Nursing and Rehabilitation. With visitation restrictions, the staff at Blumenthal became her family. Barbara's family wants to thank them for all their love and support.

A reception will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Terrace from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 North Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401-2023 or The Women's Resource Center of Greensboro, 628 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC, 27405, of which Ashley Brooks, Barbara's "other daughter" is Founder and Director.

Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home is assisting the Metz family and memorial remembrances may be made to www.haneslineberryfuneralservices.com