Barbara Francis Leatherbury, transitioned to her internal rest on Wednesday July 31, 2024, at her home at the age of 77. She was born August 24, 1946 to the late Littleton King, Sr. and Sarah “Etta” Dorman King.
Barbara was educated in the Somerset County School System. She was joined in holy matrimony to Thomas B. Leatherbury and from that union they were blessed three children.
Barbara was employed at the Crisfield HeadStart as a teacher for many years, she then started working for the medical transportation. Later in life Barbara was a foster grandparent with the HeadStart Program at Shore Up Inc.
Barbara “Barb” was extremely well known and popular. Besides always being a regular at as many family functions as possible, she always was super active in her grandchildren activities.
Precious memories of Barbara are left with her seven grandchildren: David Collins (Penny),Tia Rheel (Jason), Kiara Leatherbury of Salisbury, MD, Joshua Hankerson, Sr., Michael Leatherbury, Jr., Thomas Leatherbury, Jr., Lillian Ballard of Princess Anne, MD; one sister, Evelyn Christy; one brother, Thomas Tilghman; 11 great grandchildren, Terrance Ward, Joseph Bailey, L’Dawn Young, La’Tiya Turner, Joseph Turner, Jr., David Collins, Jr., J’Lynn Rheel, Giana Collins, Joshua Hankerson, Jr., Kayleigh Leatherbury, Rayne and Stanley Hankerson; two special nieces, Diane Rayne and Salmonia Schoolfield; one special friend, Leonard Horsey; a. host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. Leatherbury; three children, Thomas Leatherbury, Sr., Vonzella (Bonnie) Leatherbury and Michael Leatherbury; three sisters, Mary Fields, Bessie Corbin, and Bertha Worthy; four brothers, John King, Leon Tilghman, Norman Tilghman, and Littleton King, Jr.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 30686 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne, with a viewing one hour prior. A public viewing will be held 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Friday, August 9, 2024 at Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Princess Anne.
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I love you barb this hurts so much words really can’t express how I feel right now you was always there for me my heart hurts so much right now I love you always love Josh until we meet again tell mom and both of my uncle’s hello love all yall may God bless all and continue to watch over all of our families
Clayton loves you too
Cousin Barbara you will be missed!!! This was such a shock when I received this news!!!! Praying for all my famil
Grandma Barb you will truly be missed by all of us. You were such a great grandmother the kids absolutely loved you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family with your grandson Joshua Hankerson.. I’m really glad you enjoyed yourself at my Birthday Party on July 30th.. It was so hard to see you just laying there on the floor unresponsive it didn’t seem real. You will always have a place in my heart ❤️ I love you Please Watch Over All Of Us Until We Meet Again. Rest Easy Grandma Barb
Sending my condolences to the family. You will truly be missed.
My prayers to the family,so sorry to hear that Barbara is gone.She helped me so much when both of us were in the hospital having my first child.She was such a big help.So continue to stay strong in the Lord.🕊️🙏🏽🕊️
Praying for the family during the homegoing of your loved one. May The Work She Has Done Speak For Her.
My Condolences and Prayers family so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Praying for healing and strength.
My deepest condolences to the family Ilove me some mom Barbara I will miss our talks your smile just you take you rest your work here was done so God called you home to rest
I m sorry to hear about the passing of mrs.Barbara Josh you have my deepest sympathy she was so sweet a very loving n liked person she was the same every day I will miss her she was our neighbor in greenwood for years gone but not forgotten Annette nichols ez s
My condolences to the family of my former classmate and childhood friend.
Marian
My condolences to the family!🙏🙏
Mrs. Barbara, I was really shocked to hear of your passing. I have known you most of my life. You always treated us good. You had the most beautiful smile and you sure could laugh. You showed up all the time for Dad. I know Dad Leonard is definitely going to miss you. He told me how you were laughing and cutting up the night before. Love you, Rest in Paradise until we meet again.
AUNT BARBARA WAS SUCH A BLESSING TO BE AROUND ,,, RONALD AND I CORBIN CAME DOWN TO PRINCESS ANNE ONE DAY AND STOP BY TO SEE AUNT BARBARA SHE SAID COME ON IN . HERE EATING CRABS HANDS MESSY SHE SAID BUT SHE TOOK OUT TIME TO SAY. ;;;;; AUNT MUTT I WANT ONE OF THOSE HATS YOU HAVE ON YOUR HEAD WHICH WAS LATER TO NOICE THAT IS WAS A RAVENS HAT SO I BOUGHT HER A RAVENS HAT FOR HER. AMEN AMEN
Rest in Paradise Aunt Barbara
Condolences to the family of Mrs. Barbara I will remember her with that bright smile when ever we met.Sending continue prayers.
This really hit me so hard you were truly a good friend I remember all the good times working with you and Bonnie may you rest in peace until we meet again love always
Sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends. She sure will be missed. Whenever she was home and i was cutting grass in the back yard, i had to turn the mower off for 15 to 20 min. to talk with her. It was all good thro. Rest in peace my friend.
Truly a sweet lady that will be greatly missed, my prayers are with the family throughout this process.
Rest Easy Ms.Barb you truly going be missed and I’m going miss walk by the house saying hey grandma and u asking for BLAZE and our long talks…Skeeter
My sincere condolences to the family, may God continue to strengthen you and give you His Peace 🕊️🙏🏽
To The Family May God be that Missing Link in Your Family Since The Chain has Been Broken. I Know That Words Cannot Be Mean full Enough to Express How You Are Feeling Concerning Your Loss. But Let Me Give You Thi Word. The Lord Jesus Christ is Your Strength and Your Shepherd. You Don’t Have to Want for Nothing Just Get Down on Bending Knees and Call Upon The Name of Jesus and He Will Hear Your Cry and Answer You By and By. Late in The Midnight Hour There is Still Power in The Name of Jesus, Early in The Morning Before The Sun Set , Your Request can Be Met Through Prayers. Be of Good Courage and Knowing that God is Too Perfect to Make A Mistake. He Gives Sight to The Blind, He Opens Death Ears so You Can Hear His Voice, He is The Legs for The Lame and His Heart is Always Open to Our Cries and Needs. Try Him and Seek His Kingdom while He May Be Sought. I Love You All and My Prayers are with you My Family and Friends.