Barbara Elaine Metts Obituary

We bid farewell to Barbara Elaine Metts (LaGrange, Georgia), born in Tice, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 11, 2024 at the age of 91. Barbara Elaine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara Elaine Metts to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husbands, W. L. Rickenbaker (Rick) and Lewis Metts; her parents, Howard Wimberly and Charlie Belle Wimberly; and her sisters, Frances Houghton, Jackie Burns and Dorothy Graham Dodson.

She is survived by: her children, Michael Rickenbaker (Allison), Marilyn Berry and Myra Settle; her grandchildren, David Rickenbaker, Philip Rickenbaker, Danielle Rickenbaker Stavely, Amber Berry Heape, Adam Berry, Janine Rominger and L. Greene-Smithwick; her great grandchildren, Caleb Rickenbaker, Carley Rickenbaker, William Rickenbaker, Samuel Rickenbaker, Nora Kate Rickenbaker, Brooks Stavely, Pierson Stavely, Graham Stavely, Emily Heape, Ellie Heape, Hayden Rominger and Oakley Rominger; her close friends, Gloria Harrison, Julia Harmon, Jean Myers and Doris Watford; her child Church; and her pet Lew. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wellstar West Georgia Hospice at 1510 Vernon Road in Lagrange, GA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Bibles may be donated in her memory through Gideon's International.