Barbara Ann Jordan Moss

ROCKY MOUNT – Barbara Ann Jordan Moss, age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 19, 2023. One of ten children, she was born in Wilson County, NC on June 24, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin Theophilus Jordan and Lena Alma Baker Jordan. She was also preceded in death by her husband of more than 33 years, Alton Cecil Moss Sr.; her stepdaughter, Loulynne Griffin; her sisters, Perline Landen, Juanita Landin, Velma Kemp, Edith Gardner, Mittie Gorham, Littie Capps, and Bernice Everette; and her brothers, Otha Jordan and Kenneth Jordan.

Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, known for her generous and fun-loving nature. A devoted Christian, Barbara was a long-time member of Cornerstone Community Church. After graduating High School, she was a stay-at-home mom. Later she worked as a jewelry salesperson for Adron’s Jewelry and Flora’s Jewelry. Barbara loved to cook and entertain guests, as well as friends and family. She also enjoyed reading her Bible, gardening, and attending any family function involving her grandchildren. Another hobby she took very seriously was caring for her beloved pet “Foxy”.

Barbara is survived by her sons, Lee Williams Jr. and wife, Jan, and Scott Williams and wife, Cindy; her daughter, Gina Allen and husband, Denny; her stepdaughter Kim Jernigan and husband, Chris; her grandchildren, Charlie, Drew, Blythe (Justin), Melissa (Brad), Tanner, Daniel (Dana), Brian (Danyelle), Cameron, Christian, Sara (Scottie), Hanna, Tatum, Dustin, and Fahlon (John Paul); and her great-grandchildren Lawson, Conner, Ayden, Alton, Kingsley, Kohley, Harper, Weston, Rilynn, Layla, Haley, Carter, Levi, Emma, Ella Walker, Nash, Ann/E, and Willa.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Steve Webb officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, January 20, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

The family especially would like to thank caregivers at Brookdale Assisted Living, The Lodge and many more at Nash UNC Healthcare.

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.