Barbara Thompson Moquin

Barbara Thompson Moquin
October 29, 1935 – September 25, 2024

Barbara Thompson Moquin, 88, of Louisburg, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, in Raleigh, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 29, 1935, in Victoria, Va., Barbara was the cherished daughter of James Edward Thompson and Katherine Driggs Thompson.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Barbara’s greatest joy in life was her family. She lived for the love and care of those around her, always placing family at the heart of everything she did. Two days before her passing, she was blessed with countless family and friends visiting her, filling her final days with laughter, memories, and shared moments of affection. With a heart full of gratitude, Barbara said she was “the luckiest woman on earth” to be surrounded by so much love.

She is survived by her loving husband, Walter Moquin, and beloved daughters, Stephanie Rouse and Judy Barr (Don), as well as stepsons Todd and Lyman Moquin. Barbara’s legacy will live on through her grandchildren, Justin Hammond, Brandon Brantley, Cassie McMahon, Jessie Clark, Casey Moquin, Kyrie Moquin, Cole Moquin, Elle Moquin, and Braden Moquin, as well as her great-grandchildren, Andie McMahon, Austin Clark, Peyton Brantley, and Mia Clark.

Barbara’s life was defined by her kindness, love of family, and dedication to serving others. She was an exceptional mother and homemaker, and she also had a long career in customer service, notably at the Navy Exchange in Virginia Beach, Va., from which she retired 30 years ago. In addition to her work and family, Barbara’s faith was a guiding force in her life. She was a devoted member of the Living Stones Church of God in Oxford, N.C., where her presence brought comfort and joy to many.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her son Stephen Brantley, her son-in-law Everett Rouse, and her brothers, Jimmy Thompson, Ray Thompson, and Wayne Thompson. She is survived by her siblings Tina Hockaday, Charles Thompson (Mary), Ernest Thompson (Christine), Tommy Thompson (Doris), and Gary Thompson (Debbie), all of whom will hold dear the memory of their sister’s love and spirit.

A memorial visitation will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, followed by a celebration of Barbara’s life at 4 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home, located at 211 W. Third St., Wendell, N.C. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Duke Children’s Hospital, UNC Children’s Hospital, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her memory.