Edna Thacker Barbee

DURHAM: Edna Thacker Barbee, 94, died January 22 in Duke Hospital. A Durham native, she was the daughter of the late Adrian and Oza Hight Thacker. Mrs. Barbee was predeceased by her husband, Wade Barbee and a daughter, Valinda Willett. Surviving are her daughter, LaVerne Parrish and sons, Richard and David Barbee, all of Durham; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A private funeral was held January 25 in the chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The family offers their special thanks to Dr. Eugene Linfors, his nurse, Alicia, and the staff of Hillcrest Convalescent Center, especially Daniel.