Barbara Jackson Wynn

Barbara Jackson Wynn, affectionately known as “Bobbie” and “Grammy,” passed away on September 20, 2026. Born August 20, 1937, in Lumberton, NC, Barbara made her home in Lawrenceville, GA.

Barbara valued education throughout her life. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and later received a Master of Education from Georgia State University. She devoted her professional life to teaching, primarily teaching second grade in the DeKalb County School System. During her career, she taught at Indian Creek Elementary, Panola Way Elementary, and St. Timothy School.

A woman of strong faith, Barbara was an active member of First Baptist Church of Grayson and a former member of Clarkston Baptist Church. She participated in Women on Mission and also shared her love of reading through a reading program at Simonton Elementary. Reading remained one of her favorite pastimes.

Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, James Harold Wynn, Jr.; her parents, A.C. and Evelyn Jackson; and her brother, David Jackson.

She is survived by her son, Allen Wynn and his wife, Melinda; son, David Wynn and his wife, Sherri; seven granddaughters, Keilah Jones and her husband, Bradford; Stephanie Riley and her husband, James; Mara Wynn and her wife, Whitney; Erin Levy and her husband, Jordan; Taylor Hudson and her husband, Charles; Kimberly Budd and her husband, Cody; and Christina Wynn; and fifteen great-grandchildren; sister, Diane Houlihan and her husband, Tom; sister-in-law Shearra Jackson; nieces Kristi Jackson and Kendra Wilcox; sister-in-law Beverly Patterson; nephews Steve Patterson and his wife, Elaina; Mike Patterson; and Drew Houlhan and his wife, Shannon; as well as extended family and friends who will cherish her memory.

A visitation will be held Monday, September 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Grayson, followed by the Celebration of Life service at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be private at Georgia National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church of Grayson.