Barbara Kay Stewart Lloyd

Barbara Kay Stewart Lloyd passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024 after a period of declining health. Babs was born December 2, 1939 in Statesville, NC to her loving parents, the late Jacob A. and Edna Travis Stewart. She was a graduate of Celeste Henkle High School where she served as the first female president of her Senior class. Barbara completed her first year of college at Meredith College in Raleigh and returned to her hometown to pursue study at Mitchell College. She met her future husband, the late Grady S. Lloyd, while working for Belk Department Store during the holiday season. The two married in October 1960. In 1968 Mrs. Lloyd completed a degree in Sociology from Catawba College as a working mother. She would later return to Catawba for two additional years completing coursework and certification in Early Childhood Education. Barbara taught in several venues including Rowan Technical Institute (Continuing Education), Mount Ulla Elementary in Iredell Co. and lastly as a 4th grade teacher and then a Physical Education teacher for the school system in Carroll County, Virginia. Able to utilize both of their first loves, the Church and education, Mrs. Lloyd and her husband were actively involved as teacher/leaders for Lay Renewal Ministries sponsored by the North American Mission Board. Barbara studied piano for over 10 years and chose an instrument as a 16th birthday present instead of a vehicle. Grady would later teach her to drive in her twenties. Her beloved piano now resides in Texas with her grand-daughter and family. Mrs. Lloyd’s talents were shared with students, her church and any friends or family gathered in their Salisbury home. Barbara is survived by one brother, Jacob L. Stewart (Sylvia), and numerous nieces and nephews who were much loved by their Aunt Babs. Her loving daughter, Lori Guidi (Chris) of Grayson, GA is a retired music educator. Grand-daughter, Amanda (Marc) of Abilene, TX and grand-son, Jacob L. Guidi of Denton, TX are both completing doctoral degrees at the University of North Texas in the areas of Vocal and Cello Performance respectively. Through them and many others, Gammie’s legacy of love for music and her Savior lives on. Contributions in Mrs. Lloyd’s honor can be made to Milford Hills Baptist Church with ‘Youth’ as the memo. Visitation will be held from 12-1PM, Friday, January 12, 2024 at Milford Hills Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 1PM in the church sanctuary with burial following at Iredell Memorial Park Cemetery. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Lloyd family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Kay Stewart Lloyd

December 2, 1939 - January 6, 2024