Barbara Rose

Barbara Rose Cheek Eberhart passed peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Rex Rehabilitation in Apex, North Carolina.

Barbara was born on December 4, 1937, to the late Thomas Melvin Cheek and Pearl Duke Cheek. She was a graduate of Pittsboro High School and Southeast Beauty School in Charlotte. Barbara went on to work as a beautician alongside her sister, Lois, for several years. Her love of beauty and fashion was a special part of who she was. She always enjoyed keeping up with the latest hairstyles and fashions and had a wonderful eye for style. She loved to read and work in her yard. She also enjoyed singing in the choir. Her love of music and singing brought her great joy.

Barbara is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Jimmie Eberhart; her daughter, Jamye Smith (Frank); her son, Robert Eberhart (Michelle); and her grandchildren, Wyatt Eberhart and Emily Jordan (Bradley). She is also survived by her sister, Lois Hoenig, and her brother, Ben Cheek and his wife, Ellen. Barbara was the youngest of twelve children. She treasured the time she spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Mel Eberhart; brothers, William Cheek and his wife, Helen; Melvin Cheek and his wife, Susie; Dennis Cheek and his wife, Ann; her sisters, Inez Sparrow and her husband, Waldo; Ruby Blaylock and her husband, Fred; Edna Duncan and her husband Lewis; Alice Martindale and her husband, Bruce; Lucille Bauthues and her husband, Ralph; Blanche Cheek and her brother-in-law, Joe Hoenig.

Barbara leaves behind many nieces and nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will cherish the memories they made with her. She will be remembered for her love of family, her beautiful singing voice, her sense of style, and the warmth and love she shared with everyone around her.

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Walker's Funeral Home Chapel 11680 US Highway 15 501 N, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, with the family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Apex Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Barbara was especially supportive of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Red Cross.

Barbara lived a full life and will be deeply missed, but the love she gave and the memories she created will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.