Barbara Svenningsen, 78, formerly of Ninety Six, widow of Emil Julius "Sonny" Svenningsen, Jr., passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Edgefield Post Acute.

Born in Ninety Six, she was a daughter of the late T. O and Sallie Leopard Balchin. Barbara was a graduate of Ninety Six High School and was formerly employed with The Vogue. She enjoyed trips to Tybee Island, shopping and spending time with her family. Barbara was a member of Cambridge United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her children, Marie Svenningsen-Dudley (Thomas) of Ninety Six and a son of Waterloo; a sister, Shelby Boozer; grandchildren, Dana Marie Payne, Tommy Svenningsen, Jr. and Sunnie Leigh- Anna Svenningsen (Robby Crosby); great grandchildren, Liem Svenningsen, III, Avery Latham, Meadow Svenningsen, Mylie Jane Svenningsen, Mariah Svenningsen, Kayla Payne, Courtney Payne and Alexis Brison; six great-great grandchildren; and a special family friends, Gail Wilson and Dennis Nidderhoffer.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday at Cambridge United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hank Brooks officiating. Inurnment will be private.

The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 1-2pm.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Agape Hospice and Edgefield Post Acute for their compassion given.

Memorials may be made to Cambridge United Methodist Church, 201 Kitson Street, Ninety Six, SC 29666.