Barbara Straughn Lookadoo, 76

Barbara Straughn Lookadoo, 76, of Forest City passed away Dec. 29, 2023.

She is survived by her brother Johnny Straughn and wife Pat of Brentwood, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost 21 years, Howard Lookadoo, and her parents, Frank and Elouise Straughn.

She attended Spindale United Methodist Church. Barbara was a longtime resident of Rutherford County. She was born in Albemarle and grew up in Greensboro. She attended Grimsley High School and Gardner-Webb College. She had several jobs through the decades including a stint at Burlington Industries. But Rutherford County residents best knew her as a waitress at Spindale Drug soda fountain.

Family and friends will gather to remember Barbara Jan. 5 at Spindale United Methodist Church. Visitation is at 1pm, followed by a service at 2pm officiated by Pastors Eric Marshburn and Joe Greene. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spindale United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336 Forest City, NC 28043.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.