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Early Life and Education

Barbara Bray Edwards was an American actress (August 17, 1926-July 23, 1980). She was born in Lucama, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Spurgeon Edwards and Dixie Vance (Lamm) Edwards. Barbara graduated from the University of North Carolina  in 1949,  where she sang suprano in the school's choir. This is where she met her first husband, Andy Griffith.

Personal Life

Barbara and Andy married after graduation, on August 22, 1949. They went on to teach in Goldsboro, NC. They performed together in an outdoor drama called, "The Lost Colony". And later, put together a musical act, traveling locally to perform.

Barbara and Andy adopted two children together, Andy Griffith Jr. And Dixie Griffith. The couple divorced in 1972 after 23 years of marriage.

Barbara married her second husband, Michael St. Clair, on January 18, 1975.

Career

Barbara played Sharon on an episode of The Andy Griffith show in 1964. In the episode she sang alongside Barney in the Mayberry Choir. The episode was titled, "The Song Festers". She was listed as "France's Bauer" in the closing credits. Barbara has appeared in numerous other episodes as an extra.

Death

Barbara died at 53 years old, July 23, 1980 in Beverly Hills, California. She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angelos, California.

Sources:

Www.kansas.com/latest-news/article1094985.html

Www.metv.com/stories/andys-real-life-wife-Barbara-had-a-tiny-role-on-the-andy-griffith-show

Www.imdb.com/name/nm2796855

Www.findagrave.com/memorial/85943625/barbara-bray-st_clair