Barbara B. Markham
July 1, 1940 - February 12, 2022
Barbara B. Markham, 81 of Apex passed away, Saturday February 12th, 2022 at Duke University Medical Center. Barbara was born July 1st, 1940 in Durham, NC to Victor and Lorena Beckwith. She retired from IBM after many years of service. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Miles Markham in 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Yates (David) of Graham, son, Kenneth Markham (Carla) of Apex; Grandchildren, Tiffany McEwen (Kevin), Whitney Yates, and Allison Strickland (Clint); four great grandchildren; sister, Faye Shepherd; and several nieces and nephews. Barbara will be missed by her faithful companion, Bella. A special thanks to Michael Sketch, MD and Fran Reda, NP with Duke Cardiology for their exceptional care and love over the past several years. There will be a graveside service at 11am on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022, at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. Due to Covid-19, the family requests that everyone comply with local and state guidelines regarding masking and safe social distancing.
Barbara B. Markham, 81 of Apex passed away, Saturday February 12th, 2022 at Duke University Medical Center. Barbara was born July 1st, 1940 in Durham, NC to Victor and Lorena Beckwith. She retired from IBM after many years of service. Barbara... View Obituary & Service Information