Barbara Ellen (Windle) Windle-Connell

Barbara Ellen Windle-Connell, age 70, passed on January 1st, 2025.

Born on July 18th, 1954 she was a daughter to Charles Newton Windle and Dorothy O'Donnell.

Barbara loved to learn. Everyone who knew her remembers her as a lifelong student. She also

loved Appalachian culture, travelling the world, reading, and doing cross stitch.

Barbara is survived by daughter Tracey Brown of Vilas, NC; son, Shawn Windle of Boone, NC;

daughter, Sarah Connell of Lenoir, NC; sister, Michelle Chase of South Carolina; brother, Roy

(Ann) Windle of Florida; brother, John Windle of Florida; sister, Diane Windle of Florida; sister,

Kay Klasen of Florida; and a granddaughter on the way.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 11 AM. Graveside service will follow at 11:30

AM at Mount Lawn Cemetery, 521 Old E King St, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralho me.com

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