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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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04/13/1961 – 10/24/2025
Gaston, SC
Gaston, SC
Funeral Services
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 M.L. King Jr Highway, Salters, SC.
Joan Elizabeth “Joni” Barwick, 64, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center after a long illness.
Joni was born April 13, 1961, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Charles Richard Barwick, Sr. and Joan Lifrage Barwick. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Winthrop College. Joni worked at the Litchfield Inn where she discovered her aptitude for hotel management. She moved to the Columbia area and began her more than 30 years career in hotel management, achieving many accolades and awards along the way. She spent the last twelve years of her career at Hampton Inn where she was loved and respected by her coworkers but had to retire early twenty years ago after complications from back surgery. Joni was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church.
Joni is survived by: her brother, Charles R. “Chad” (Jennifer) Barwick, Jr of Salters, SC; a sister, Scarlett Barwick of Kingstree, SC; a niece, Kaylee Barwick of Salters; stepmother, Peggy Barwick of Kingstree; a stepsister, Rachel B. (Will) Caulder of Kingstree; a stepbrother, Jim (Melanie) Barker of Irmo, SC; and her best friend and caregiver, Karen Pryor of Gaston, along with her parents, Ret. Major Robert W. Pryor and Sandy Pryor and her sister, Andrea Black (Earl Boone). They became Joni’s bonus family surrounding her with love and support, especially during her illness. Sadly, Major Pryor passed away the same day as Joni.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 M.L. King Jr Highway, Salters, SC. Online condolences can be posted for the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com
Joni was born April 13, 1961, in Kingstree, SC, a daughter of the late Charles Richard Barwick, Sr. and Joan Lifrage Barwick. She was a graduate of Williamsburg Academy and attended Winthrop College. Joni worked at the Litchfield Inn where she discovered her aptitude for hotel management. She moved to the Columbia area and began her more than 30 years career in hotel management, achieving many accolades and awards along the way. She spent the last twelve years of her career at Hampton Inn where she was loved and respected by her coworkers but had to retire early twenty years ago after complications from back surgery. Joni was a lifelong member of Union Presbyterian Church.
Joni is survived by: her brother, Charles R. “Chad” (Jennifer) Barwick, Jr of Salters, SC; a sister, Scarlett Barwick of Kingstree, SC; a niece, Kaylee Barwick of Salters; stepmother, Peggy Barwick of Kingstree; a stepsister, Rachel B. (Will) Caulder of Kingstree; a stepbrother, Jim (Melanie) Barker of Irmo, SC; and her best friend and caregiver, Karen Pryor of Gaston, along with her parents, Ret. Major Robert W. Pryor and Sandy Pryor and her sister, Andrea Black (Earl Boone). They became Joni’s bonus family surrounding her with love and support, especially during her illness. Sadly, Major Pryor passed away the same day as Joni.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 4501 M.L. King Jr Highway, Salters, SC. Online condolences can be posted for the family on the obituary page at www.williamsburgfuneralhome.com
Sending prayers of comfort and healing to all who loved Joni. Lots of wonderful childhood memories of her.
Joni was a wonderful friend and will be missed by all of us. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to Joni’s loving family. I pray your cherished memories of Joni will be a comfort to you all.
Chad, I’m so very sorry to hear of Joni’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Joni was a close and very dear friend for nearly 30 years. She loved life and was the type friend who would give you the shirt off her back. She loved deeply and unconditionally. When there was work to be done she kept her feet to the fire until the job was finished. When the work was completed she was a fun-loving confidante. One of my favorite memories of Joni is the day she went with Momma and me to pick blueberries. Momma and I gave out long before she did, but like The Energizer Bunny she just kept on going! We laughed about that for a long time. She was a friend to all, and never met a stranger. It was difficult to watch her decline over the years, after her back injury and subsequent surgery. But she was still the same person and loved just like she always had – deeply and unconditionally. I’ll miss her warmth and nurturing, and she will live on in my heart.
Chad and Scarlett, I was saddened to discover that my friend Joni had passed. When I got injured in 07, Joni became a friend and confident. We spent alot of time talking on Facebook comparing injuries. She always spoke kindly about her days growing up in Salters with the 2 of you. Please know I am praying for you both. Love y’all.
Shane