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CHARLENE BARBOUR Obituary
Charlene Massey Barbour, age 77, of 16427 Franklin Turnpike, Dry Fork, died Monday, November 29, 2010 in Duke University Medical Center. She had been in declining health since September and a patient in Duke for the past twelve days.
Born September 18, 1933 in Danville, she was the daughter of the late H. Bucher Massey and Mary White Massey. She was a housewife and lived most of her life in the Callands Community, and was a member of Swansonville Pentecostal Holiness Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ran Bernell Barbour; one daughter: Kathy Barbour of Axton; two sons: Melvin Barbour of Axton and Kenny Barbour of Dry Fork; two brothers: Doug Massey and Dallas Massey, both of Danville; 11 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Billy Barbour.
Funeral services officiated by Rev. Mike Hearp will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Swansonville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will follow in the Barbour Family Cemetery in Callands. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 6 until 7:30 p.m., and at other times they will be at the residence.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the family for the purchase of a headstone. Swicegood Funeral Home is serving the Barbour family.
Please sign the guestbook at www.swicegoodbarker.com and/or www.godanriver.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for CHARLENE BARBOUR
Julie Lillard-King
December 9, 2010
Hey Uncle Ran, I think Charlene and Billy are on the front row, watching Steve play his banjo. Kathy, Melvin and Kenny, I am truly sorry. Your mama was always good to me/us. They all are at peace now. We love you, and pray for your strength. Always Family, Julian, Maria, Julie and James King (Cascade, Va)
Sue Seay
December 3, 2010
Kathy,
I'm so sorry about the death of your mother. Mine passed away 3 years ago and I still miss her so much. It sounds like she was a wonderful person, and you were blessed to have her.
God Bless,
Sue Seay
December 3, 2010
Ran,
I was so sorry to hear about Charlene's passing. My sister, Pauline Osborne loss her husband, Willard, in March, and we loss my brother, James Seamster, in September, and now your dear wife, Charlene. She was always so sweet to make us feel so welcome at the Barbour reunions. I was so sorry I could not attend this year. We can hold our faith in Jesus Christ, that we will meet again in heaven. Please know that we are praying for you and the children, and the grandchildren. God bless you dear cousin.
Mary Frances Seamster Ferguson, Evington, Va.
CARL REYNOLDS
December 2, 2010
TO THE FAMILY --- CHARLENE WAS A FINE, HARD WORKING LADY WHO ALWAYS PUT OTHERS FIRST. I ENJOYED KNOWING HER FOR MANY YEARS AND ESPECIALLY WORKING WITH HER AT BASSETT WALKER. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.
CARL REYNOLDS
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Kyana Smith
December 2, 2010
Nathan and Nicole
Sorry to hear of the passing of meme. She meant the world to a lot of people especially the athletes at tunstall. I will truly miss her pre-game treats. I hope that you all find comfort and healing and trust in God to help you get through this difficult time.
Carolyn Pritchett
December 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Charlene will always hold a special place in my heart and I will miss her sweet face at the beauty shop on Fridays.God Bless You My Dear Friend.
Maria Lillard
December 1, 2010
Uncle Ran, Kathy, Melvin and Kenny. We were sorry to learn of Aunt Charlene's passing. We'll keep you in our heart's and prayer's. May God Bless. Julian, Maria & Clay Lillard
Phyllis Fleming
December 1, 2010
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that your mother must have been a wonderful lady. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. God bless, Kathy.--Phyllis Fleming
December 1, 2010
Uncle Ran, cousins Kathy, Melvin and Kenny. We were sadden to learn of Aunt Charlene's passing. You'll have our heart felt condolences in this time of your grief. I am glad I was able to attend the Barbour Family Reunion this past June and as Aunt Charlene said to me it would be the one.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Roy & Frankie Eanes
Houston, Texas
Tonya Ingram
December 1, 2010
Kathy, I am so sorry for your lost. I will be praying for you and your family. May God bless and comfort you. Tonya Ingram (PHCC)
Roger and Lori Conner
December 1, 2010
Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We pray you will find peace and comfort in your time of need. God Bless.
Cotina Pearson
December 1, 2010
Kathy,
My condolence goes out to you and your family with the loss of your mom. Your mom touched each one of us in our office with her special treats. Our office favorite was her strawberry pizza pie and she blessed us with at least one a year. Nothing has ever brightened my mornings at work like the good news of Meme’s pizza pie. She was a special woman and she will be missed. RIP MeMe
Wayne & Pat Cardwell
December 1, 2010
Kathy,
In this time of sorrow please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 1, 2010
Kathy,
Charlotte and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We will be thinking of you. Take care
Ken and Charlotte Gilley
Ridgeway,Va.
Margie Gilbert
December 1, 2010
Kathy
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Much Prayer,
Margie Gilbert
Trish Hairston
December 1, 2010
Kathy I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will continue to Pray for you and your family. Hang in there and just know that God will carry you through it all.
Take Care!
Chris Niblett
December 1, 2010
Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May God bring you peace and may he comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow. God Bless.
Chris Niblett / PHCC Upward Bound
Torria Finney
December 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will truly miss you MeMe, your friend Torria.
Frances Moore
December 1, 2010
Kathy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. You will miss her, but feel comforted that one day you will be reunited with her. I will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Regina Warren
December 1, 2010
Kathy,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My prayers are with you.
Jessica Carter
December 1, 2010
Kathy your family are in my prayers. May you find comfort and strength in the memories of your mother.
Michelle Zollars
December 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Trust that God's loving embrace will bring you that peace that passes all understanding.
Jackie Harris
December 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss MeMe and her wonderful cooking. Take care and remember that we love you.
The Harris'
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