Barbara Jean Lamar

Barbara Jean Lamar, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. She was born January 28th, 1947, in Lexington, GA to Abner and Thelma Lamar. She was a loving wife to Sheldon Fletcher for 34 years. She was mother to 4 Kids, 7 Grandkids, and 10 great-grandchildren who she loved dearly. She was a substitute teacher for many years and loved the kids dearly. Barbara lived life to the fullest, She loved little things like watching her hummingbird, spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She loved the beach and making memories.
Barbara was welcomed home by her mother, father, and her siblings (Turner, George, Sara, Henry, Mary Alice, Shirley, and Rebecca). Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Friend.
She is survived by her former husband Sheldon Fletcher, Her kids, Jimmy Mattox, Tina Mathews, Tonya Roberson, and Bobby Mattox. Her grandkids, Melissa Mattox, Michael Mattox, Bailey Mattox, Gena Mattox, Nick Mathews, Mariah Holley. Her great grandchildren, Gracie Mattox, Amanda Smith, Brantley Black, Mattox Nation, Abigail Mattox, Mikailia Mattox, Scarlett Mattox, Aurora Mattox, Jackson Holley, and Jennie Holley.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, East, Athens, GA, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com