Barbara Jane (Edsel) Yow

Barbara Jane Edsel Yow, 82, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Caremoor Retirement Community.

Barbara was born on July 10, 1938 in Cabarrus County to the late William Edsel and Ozell Denny Edsel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn Reid Yow, just last month on April 28, 2021. They are now joyfully reunited in heaven together.

Barbara was an elementary school teacher at Winecoff Elementary for over 32 years. She made a lasting impact on her students. She was a long-time member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. She dearly loved her family and cherished spending time with them. She especially enjoyed traveling with her husband and was always by his side. Their love for each other was truly special.

Those left to cherish her memory include daughter, Tena (Fred) Yow Steen; grandchildren, Blake (Shannon) Steen and Blair (Dwight) Honeycutt, and three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Braden, and Landon.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church. The funeral service honoring Barbara’s life will begin at 1:00 p.m at Mt. Olivet UMC with Rev. Wes Judy and Rev. Neal Jones officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Carolina Memorial Park.

The family gives a special thanks to the loving staff and caregivers at Caremoor Retirement Community.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.