Misti Barbee Obituary

Misti Dawn Barbee, 60, of Huntersville, NC passed away in Snow Camp, NC on Saturday, October 21, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. 

She was born in Concord, NC to Ronald(“Runt”) and Nancy(“Deanie”) Barbee on May 6, 1963. 

Misti attended West Stanley High School before studying Business Administration at King’s College in Charlotte, NC.  She later attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she pursued a degree in Chemistry. 

She was employed with the marketing department at Gas-Fired Products, Inc. and later became a Business Operations/Systems Support Analysist for the Trading Floors at Wachovia.  Misti eventually transferred to the same position with Wells Fargo. She was currently employed as a Business Systems Consultant at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, NC. 

Although Misti held many jobs throughout her life, her greatest joy was becoming a mother to her daughter, Laci Dawn on May 14, 1991. Laci was the joy of Misti’s life, and she cherished every moment spent with her.  Laci went on to become a mother herself on November 18, 2018, when she gave birth to a daughter Scarlett Dawn.  Scarlett quickly became a beacon of light in Grammy’s eyes. 

Misti also enjoyed being a mother to her furry little children.  She first adopted Zoie Dawn and later Theodore Bohannon Bear Barbee (“Teddy”).  Each of these puppies kept her company and brought her much happiness. 

On December 17 ,2022 Misti’s world came to a halt when she lost her daughter Laci to a rare form of pneumonia.  Misti was devastated by this tragedy.  Following Laci’s death, Misti spent the last 10 months spending weekends with her granddaughter Scarlett in Snow Camp, NC.  Their time together included attending South Fork Friends Church, celebrating birthdays and holidays, and being entertained by Scarlett as she danced and sang for her. 

In late September Misti became ill and was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer which rapidly spread throughout her body.  She was a brave and courageous individual throughout her entire life, and most especially in her final days.  Her sense of humor, courage, grace, and dignity will be greatly missed by all those who loved her, but a part of her will live on in Scarlett, as she already demonstrates these same characteristics.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Ronald(“Runt”) and Nancy(“Deanie”) Barbee, her grandparents Hugh and Riller Almond and Marvin and Laura Barbee, and her daughter Laci Dawn Hart.  Misti is survived by her granddaughter Scarlett Dawn Hart, brother Ronnie Barbee, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and family members. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sheri and Eric Huneycutt, Eddie and Joan Culberson, and Hospice of UNC for the care they provided for Misti during her final days. 

A graveside memorial service will be held for Misti on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at 2:00 PM at South Fork Friends Church Cemetery in Snow Camp, NC.  The family will receive friends after the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.  Memorials may be made to Southfork Friends Church Cemetery Fund.          

Smith & Buckner is serving the Barbee family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com