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Cornelia Barker Obituary
Barker Cornelia (Pittman) Barker, "Bigmom", age 85, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 20, 2017. Member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Predeceased by parents Frank and Fannie James, sisters Essie James, Elsie Mae Godette, Leslie Caldwell Brown, and Dessie Knight, brothers Frank, Jr., Bennie, Otis, Daniel, Lucious, and Alvester James, grandchildren Joyce Collins, Eric James Walker, Daselenette Walker, Baby Taylor, Lyesha Pedersen, and Coreion Weddington. Survived by daughters, Connie Collins, Norma Newkirk and Bernadette (James) Nutter; sons, Marshall James, Herman, Jr., Kenneth, Otis (Dinette), Lester (Coralean), and Michael (Denise) Pittman; 28 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, 28 great- great grandchildren; sisters, Ornette (Rev. Leon) Hamner, Lillie Bell (Arthur) Singletary, Nellie Lois James, and Catherine (Joseph) Ballard; brothers; Levi (Rose) and Rev. Naradain (Melody) James; a host of nieces nephews, and other relatives. Home-going celebration Thursday, March 30, 2017, 12 noon at The City of Zion, 527 Wilson Ave. Family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of Service. Interment GreenLawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43227. 614-444-1GOD (1463).
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Memories and Condolences
for Cornelia Barker
In loving memory, your spirit is always near. May we be reminded of your beauty! Forever in my heart.
Phyllis Barker
Family
March 22, 2023
Bigmom, you are truly missed. Thank you for the love that you poured out to our family. RIH and we know that you still sing each of us a birthday song. WE LOVE YOU!!!
Robert Collins
Grandchild
March 22, 2021
Sending condolences to the family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Vickie Harrison
April 5, 2017
My condolences to The Pittman family. Mrs Pittman was always the sweetest lady when I was growing up on Rich Street. May God be with the family today and always.
With Love
Sheila Murphy Gleaves
Sheila Murphy Gleaves
March 31, 2017
R.I.P
LaShawna Davis
March 30, 2017
Condolences to my Columbus family for you are in our prayers today, we may not see each other much but much love no matter what for he has called her home in a better place but she lived her life! Love ya R.I.P Antie
LaShawna Davis
March 30, 2017
Auntie, you are going to be missed but not forgotten. R.I.P. Love Antoinette Solomon and family.
Antoinette Solomon
March 30, 2017
I love you Big Mom, I'm missing you to pieces I'm trying I promise I am.
Blessed by the BEST, trying to be strong and let GOD handle the REST.
Your Granddaughter Pooh ( Leslie )
Leslie Pittman
March 30, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Black's and Tate's and Mitchell's Family's
Celeste Tate
March 29, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Otis Pittman and family. May God bless you with peace and strength during this sorrowful time. Colbert and Cathi Riley
Cathi Riley
March 29, 2017
Condolences from the entire McClendon Family. Keeping you all in prayer, Michael and Harold and sending a abundance of Love, may her soul RIParadise.
Lisa McClendon
March 29, 2017
Mom, my beautiful butterfly, may you R.I.P. Thank you for the glorious smile and words of wisdom you gave me, they will be with me forever. May the Lord give the family and myself and spirit of comfort, peace and understanding, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. Love your step-daughter,
Phyllis Barker
March 29, 2017
Bigmom, you are going to be missed but never forgotten. Thanks for ALL the love, the singing, the memories, and the good fight of faith. 2 Timothy 1:5 "When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."
Robert Collins
March 29, 2017
Rest in Peace Sister Barker. It was such a blessing to have known you. Thank you for your love and words of wisdom.
Love Tia
March 29, 2017
Love and miss you Bigmom. Thank you for the strength, wisdom, and love. Gone but never forgotten and that's why I hold on to 2 Timothy 1:5 "When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."
Robert Collins Jr.
March 29, 2017
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