Barbara Wright Waksmunski

Barbara W. Waksmunski, age 86, of Stanfield, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Barbara was born October 18, 1938, in Neptune, New Jersey, daughter of Frank Davis Wright and Marie Elizabeth Zwolinski Wright. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Cornelius, and brother, Earl Wright.

Barbara is survived by sons Frank and wife Connie of Mt Pleasant, NC, grandson, Jonathan Agop and his sons, Oliver and Elliott Agop of Charlottesville, VA; Michael and wife Jody, granddaughter Steele Marie Waksmunski of Oakboro, NC, grandsons Christopher Devin Blanton of Mt Pleasant, NC, Billy Joe Blanton,III, and great granddaughter Rayuh Leigh-Ann Blanton of Oakboro, NC; son Edward of Charleston, SC; and daughter, Jennifer of Delray Beach, FL.

After graduating high school, Barbara completed her nursing degree at Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital in New York and worked in the psychiatric unit. She continued her career at the VA Hospital in Washington, DC for several years.

Upon marrying Cornelius, his job led them to Georgia, where they started their family. After several transitions, the couple settled in Stanfield to raise their four children. Barbara volunteered at Stanfield Elementary and West Stanly High for many years. She was actively involved in her children’s schools as PTA president and a member of the Colt Club. For many years, she was den mother for the Cub Scouts Pack 27. Barbara was the original Uber driver, always making sure her children were at every ball game or dance recital on time.

As the children got older, one Sunday afternoon, Mayor Pete Henkle approached Barbara and asked her to take over as the town clerk of Stanfield. Barbara trained under Mr. Joe McDonald and learned the ins and outs of local government. After retiring, she spent time with her family, grandchildren, and traveled to see them when she could.

Friends and family will be received from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland, NC at 13575 Broadway Ave., Midland, NC 28107. A celebration of life will be at 10:00 AM Monday, July 7, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home, officiated by the Reverend Reese Linnell. Burial will follow at Stanly Gardens of Memory at 2001 East Main St., Albemarle, NC 28001.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee; Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte, Attention: Steele’s Gang, 3900 Park Rd., Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209; or to the Stanly County Special Olympics, 25318 Austin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Waksmunski family.