Barbara Joyce (McCarter) Hood

July 28, 1938 - January 23, 2021

Barbara Joyce (McCarter) Hood was born on July 28, 1938, in Dent County, Missouri to Harry Ishmael and Jewel Vinita (Hodges) McCarter and passed away on January 23, 2021 in Salem, Missouri at the age of eighty-two years. Barbara grew up in Cedar Grove, Missouri and attended school in the St. Louis area. She was blessed to be the loving mother of three children: James, Janet, and Ronda. Barbara took great pride in caring for her family and worked as a bookkeeper in the insurance industry until her retirement at the age of fifty. In her early years, Barbara loved square dancing and participated in square dance clubs faithfully. She enjoyed her time spent outdoors gardening or at home curled up with a book. Barbara was an amazing cook and baker and found joy in teaching cooking classes. She had great faith and was a longtime member of Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church. Barbara was a strong independent lady who loved helping others. She deeply loved her family and valued making memories together, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her loving children: James Toombs and wife Celia of Town and Country, MO and Janet Koerner and fiancé Bill of St. James, MO; brother: David McCarter and wife Chris of Fordland, MO; grandchildren: Kiersten Ross and Elise Toombs; great-grandchildren: Kegan and Kenzi Bishop; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceding her in death, husband: Donald Hood; daughter: Ronda Kelly; and parents: Harry Ishmael and Jewel McCarter. Barbara will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial Services for Barbara Joyce (McCarter) Hood were held Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Plank officiating. Arrangement were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com