Anita Joy Barto Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Anita Joy Barto (Weddington, North Carolina), born in Idlewild, Tennessee, who passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 96. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Anita leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her significant other Oscar Carl Barto; and her daughter Marilyn Jean Crowe. She is survived by: her children, Nancy Joyce Matthews and Tommy Murry Barto. She is also survived by six grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren.
