Barbara Lancaster Fisher

ROCKY MOUNT – Barbara Lancaster Fisher, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was born in Nash County to Alfred Jackson (Jack) Lancaster and Bernice Boone Lancaster on July 6, 1936. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband of 55 years, Charles W. Fisher, Jr.

Barbara dedicated over three decades of her career to teaching in Cumberland County and Nash-Rocky Mount Schools after completing her education at Nashville High School and East Carolina College. In 1993, she retired from her position at Nash-Rocky Mount Schools. Barbara was known for her unwavering commitment to her faith and was a loyal member of First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, NC. In addition to her church involvement, she actively participated in the Tar River Orchestra & Chorus League and volunteered her time with Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount.

Barbara is survived by her son, Charles Wesley Fisher III and wife, Susan English Fisher of Myrtle Beach, SC; her daughter, Kathryn Fisher Edwards and husband, James William (Bill) Edwards of Charlotte, NC. Four loving grandchildren who survive her are Lindsey A. Fisher, C. Wesley Fisher IV, Allison C. Edwards, and Ann Claire Edwards. In addition, she is also survived by sister, Carolyn L. Edwards of Nashville, NC; brother, A. J. Lancaster, Jr. of Castalia, NC; and sister, Janice L. Watson and husband, Sam Watson of Sneads Ferry, NC. Furthermore, she is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 200 South Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Reverend William “Bill” W. Grisham and Reverend Luke Lunceford officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Barbara’s memory to the Forever Young Fund of First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804; the Tar River Orchestra & Chorus League at Station Square, PO Box 8255, Rocky Mount, NC 27804; or Meals on Wheels of Rocky Mount at P.O. Box 7611 (153 N. Church Street), Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.