Barbara Ann Simms Newcomb Obituary

The passing of Barbara Ann Simms Newcomb of Purlear, North Carolina occurred on August 8, 2026. Barbara Ann, born on June 8, 1944, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Ann Simms Newcomb to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Simms and Ethel Bowyer Simms; her husband Berkley Newcomb; her siblings, Darlene Sheets and Tommy Simms; and her niece Shelly Church.

She is survived by: her daughter Courtney Simms of North Wilkesboro; her siblings, Margaret Church (Norman) of Purlear and Kenneth Armstong of Purlear; her nieces and nephews, Shawna Gilreath of North Wilkesboro, Teresa Church Watson of Ashe County, Steven Church of North Wilkesboro and Jeffery Church of Asheville; her grandchildren, Carmen, Brooklyn and Adrian; Lilly. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.

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