MITCHELL COUNTY, NC - OBITUARIES - Barbara J. Christenson, Nov 2001
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BARBARA J. CHRISTENSON

BAKERSVILLE – Barbara J. Christenson, died November ?, 2001, at her home in 
Bethesda, MD, after an extended illness. A native of Mitchell County, she was 
the daughter of Doris Shelton of Bakersville, and the late George Young.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, B.L. “Chris” 
Christenson; a brother, Douglas Young of Bakersville; two stepdaughters, Lori 
O'Connell and Lisa Wehausen; a stepson, Stephen Christenson; 10 step 
grandchildren; one niece; and one nephew.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of Henline-Hughes Funeral Home in 
Bakersville on Saturday. Burial followed in Green-Young Cemetery. Memorial 
donations may be made to: Arthritis Foundation, 5019 Nations Crossing, Suite 
217, Charlotte, NC 28217, or to: Hospice of Mitchell County, P.O. Box 38, Spruce Pine, NC 28777.