Barbara Laverne (Jones) Torbert

Barbara Laverne Jones Torbert, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and respected member of the Greene County community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Her passing occurred at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, Georgia. Born in Athens, Georgia, on February 20, 1939, Barbara was the daughter of the late Grady T. Jones and Jessie Pauline Holcomb Jones. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and dedicated her career to serving the community as the Greene County Cooperative Extension Agent for the University of Georgia. Through her work, she educated and assisted countless residents, leaving a lasting impact on the community. On October 21, 1962, she married the love of her life, Gerald Wayne Torbert, in Hull, GA and together they built a life centered around family and service in Greensboro. She was a devoted member of Grace Fellowship and cherished time spent caring for her family. 

Barbara is survived by her loving husband of over 63 years, Gerald Torbert of Greensboro, and their children: two daughters, Kelly Torbert Hayes (Mike) of Winder and Tammy Torbert Leavell (William) of Greensboro, and son, David Alan Torbert of Greensboro. Her legacy continues through her cherished grandchildren: Elizabeth Manley Rosecrans (Robert), Jessica Manley, Trey Hayes (Grace), Davis Hayes (Mackenzie), and Addison Hayes. She was blessed with three great-grandchildren, Christian Fuller, Hudson Manley, and Rylan Lord who brought her immense joy. In the early 1970s, she and Gerald served as foster parents, providing care for infants and young children. She is also survived by numerous other relatives and a wide circle of friends who will deeply miss her.

A Celebration of Life for Barbara will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Fellowship, located at 1971 South Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642. The service will be officiated by the Reverend Dr. James A. Long. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the time for the service. Inurnment will follow the service in the Greenview Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Greensboro, GA 30642. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Davis Hayes (grandson), Trey Hayes (grandson), Bryan Dotson, Austin Jones, Ryan Richter, and Landis Gilmore. The family requests that any memorials be made in Barbara’s honor to either Circle Ranch, 1330 Tal Lewis Road, White Plains, GA 30678, or Grace Fellowship, 1971 South Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642. McCommons Funeral Home, 109 W. Broad St., Greensboro, GA, (706) 453-2626, is in charge of the arrangements. The online guest register may be signed at www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com.

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