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Private graveside services for Jessie Barbara Howle Yoxtheimer, 79, will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Magnolia Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Winburn will officiate and Brown-Pennington-Atkins is serving the family. Mrs. Yoxtheimer died peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2016. Barbara will be forever remembered for her winning smile and compassionate nature. Her outer beauty and personality were in complete harmony and she exemplified “pretty is as pretty does.” She excelled in academics at Hartsville High School and Columbia College. While in high school, she represented HHS at Palmetto Girls State, was in the honor society, and worked at Kerfoot’s Interiors. Her early professional years were spent at Sonoco where she made lifelong friends. A big surprise came to her when Sonoco selected her slogan “1960 will be accident free, if safety is practiced by you and me” as their safety campaign winner. Barbara and her husband Harry were the owners of Lakeshore Motor Court and Restaurant. Kim, their daughter, was the official greeter who always had a welcoming smile for all who entered to register or dine. Even though she was home bound for many years and experienced several medical setbacks, Barbara never complained. Kim, her daughter, is the “ultimate” caretaker and together they kept up with the current news (especially the political scene) and game shows. Barbara would have been the prime game show contestant, as she had the answers and the questions (when needed). Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Harry and her parents Jessie Elizabeth Gainey and Woodrow Howle, Sr . Her mother’s brothers and sisters, all now deceased, formed the family community that was ever so important to Barbara and her siblings. Barbara is survived by her daughter “Kim” whose closeness to her Mom can have her serve as “the poster child” for Mother’s Day. She leaves behind her brother Woodrow Howle (Nell) of Columbia, her sister Belva Howle High of Florence, and nieces Heather High, Mary Nell Rhoden, and Beth Howle . Siblings Barbara, Woodrow and Belva grew up in the “country” outside of Hartsville. These three children were truly blessed to have had the premier Momma, Jessie, who led by example in demonstrating love and strength. These three children have always “pulled” for one another and “pulled together”. We know that Barbara has been greeted by her Maker and is enjoying being with her relatives and friends who have already crossed into Heaven. Doggie Mugs and kitty cats Picasso and Donovan have also been loving parts of Barbara’s life. Once again Barbara is beautiful throughout and without pain for which we, Kim, Woodrow and Belva, are so thankful. Barbara may no longer be with us in the physical sense, but we are sure that she knows she will always be in our hearts and remembered with great love.

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Mrs. Barbara Howle Yoxtheimer

September 20, 1936 - May 1, 2016