Barbara Ann Govert Young, age 77, of Franklin, NC and formerly of Peachtree City, GA died on November 16, 2024. She was survived by her husband of eight years, Richard Young, four children, two stepchildren, and six grandchildren: daughters Tamatha (John) Camm, Jenny Govert, Monee (Daniel) Klingler; and sons Earl John (Heather) Govert, Ben (Sadie) Young; and grandchildren Seth (Avary) Gunnells, Addison Klingler, Earl Travis, Maggie, David, and Isabelle Govert.

Additionally, Barb was survived by cousins JoAlyce Hawkins and Nancy Whitted; and brothers Mark (Tyann) Govert, James (Sherri Platt) Govert; and sisters Mona (Kevin) Rhoda, Cindee (Ralph) Potesta, Sr., and Gloria Jean (Peter) Dornsife.

She was preceded in death by her parents John Burley and Stella Mae Biggs; and her late husband of 49 years, Earl Stanley Govert.

Barb was a lifelong learner. She attended Indiana University as an undergraduate and later earned her master's degree, which paved the way for her success in public health communications at CDC. Although, anyone that had the privilege of knowing her would say she had a PhD in sarcasm.

Barb had many talents and hobbies. From being an accomplished musician having played the french horn with the legendary jazz trumpeter Doc Severinson in her youth to becoming a 4-H leader and Master Gardener, with a love of all furry animals, her gifts were many. Most importantly, she loved her family and friends fiercely, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, strength, and a wicked sense of humor.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City. The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, Barb asked that we remember the Wounded Warrior Project and the ASPCA.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.