Barbara Wilkinson Watford, 91, of New Bern-Fairfield Harbour Community died, Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her residence.

In the spring when the flowers start to bloom the family and friends will gather to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, please direct your support to the Coastal Women's Shelter, Craven County, NC.

She is survived by her husband, Ben H. Watford of the home; son, Ben A. Watford, Greensboro, NC; four daughters, Benita A. Watford, Norwalk, CT, Bevee A. Watford, Blacksburg, VA, Bonnie A. Dabson, Mebane, NC, Barbara A. Mitchell, Alpharetta, GA; one sister, Judy Payne, Portland, Oregon; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.