Legendary soul‑blues singer Barbara Carr passed away on 15 April in Maryville, Illinois. She died peacefully and surrounded by family. Following this, her fans, friends and family celebrated her life and lasting legacy as they mourned her passing at 85.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she is survived by her husband Bill Greensmith, children Margaret, Charlesetta, Vicky, and Charles Carr III, siblings James, Loretta, Gracie, and Robert, nine grandchildren, and 'a host of great grandchildren, nieces and nephews,' according to her obituary.
