FRANKLIN - Barbara Ruth Richardson Foppe was born on Dec. 22, 1936, and passed from this life on March 2, 2022. She was the daughter of Cecil and Ruth Richardson.
Friends and family will remember Barbara’s love for and devotion to her family. She was always their number one supporter. Barbara was a faithful Christian and just a wonderful person.
Married to her husband, Andy, for 38 years, Barbara was an accomplished pianist and singer. She loved animals and shared her home with many pets during her lifetime.
Her great sense of humor added to her personality and attracted friends from all walks of life. Barbara retired as an administrator from Florida Power and Light before moving to the mountains of North Carolina.
Left with many wonderful memories are her husband, Andrew Lawrence (Andy) Foppe of Franklin; children, Robert McElroy (Deb) of Tampa, Florida, and Kim Gardner (Jamie) of Waynesville; grandchildren, Cindy and Megan; great-grandchildren, Briar and Nathan; and sister, Catherine (Kitty) Berger of Jacksonville, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Ms. Barbara’s family. Online condolences may be made at moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com.