Barbara Ann Day
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Barbara Ann Day, age 88, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Marco Island, FL, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2021.
Barbara was born on August 1, 1932 in Mountain City, TN a daughter of the late Morris and Geneva Eckard. She graduated from Norview High School, Norfolk, VA in 1950. It was in Norfolk that she met and married Captain Ed R. Day Jr. His Naval career afforded the couple opportunity to travel and establish many lifelong relationships. In 1975, they retired to Marco Island, FL. Barbara loved the beauty of the Island and considered it home for 42 years. Her infectious smile and good humor will forever be remembered by the numerous friends and family she leaves behind. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Captain Ed R Day Jr, son, Michael Martinette III, brother, Eddie Eckard, stepdaughters, Margie Dolson(Steve) and Caroline Beierschmitt(Dennis), and grandson Edward Day IV "Chip".
Barbara is survived by her stepsons, Ed Day (Luanne) and Jim Day (Michele) of Charlotte, NC, her sister, Colleen Eckard of Richmond, VA, and Sandy Martinette Goodman of LeGrange, Ga., twelve grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.
A graveside service is planned for Saturday, February 20th, at 1:00 pm at Chesapeake Memorial Gardens in Chesapeake, VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Charlotte, or the Humane Society of Charlotte.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
Carter Funeral Home of Rockingham, NC, is assisting the Day family.