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BARRETT, Louise Louise Knight Barrett, 94, of Fayetteville, GA, formerly of College Park, GA, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. She was born August 19, 1917 in Newton County, GA and grew up in the Rutledge and Social Circle, GA areas. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished friend. She retired from the Cluette Peabody Arrow Shirt Company after 30 years of service. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church and a member of the Hand in Hand Craft Club in Clayton County, GA. After moving to Fayetteville, where she enjoyed her retirement years, she joined the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and the Mary Martha UMC Circle. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, and working in her flower garden, which brought her the distinction of Yard of the Month. She delighted in visits from her friends, reading books, and watching her Atlanta Braves play baseball. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert Earl Barrett. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Link and her husband Doug of Monroeville, AL; son Robert Barrett and his wife Brenda of Marshallville, GA; daughter Trudy Whittington and her husband Frank of Fayetteville, GA; grandchildren Valerie Snoderly and her husband Steve, Shane Barrett and his wife Lianne, Cindy Beal, John Barrett and his wife Susan, Tina Wheatley and her husband Mike, Vickie Wilson and her husband Glen, Jan Roberts and her husband Clete, and step-granddaughter Tina Moore and her husband Mark; fourteen great grandchildren and 8 step-great grandchildren ranging in age from 19 months to 25 years; sister Betty Clinton of Conyers, GA; brother Ray Knight and his wife Lois of Rutledge, GA; and numerous nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville with the Reverend Mark Westmoreland and Reverend Bob Partridge officiating. Interment will follow at Camp Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Doctor's Hospice, 1008 Hwy 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214 or to the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church Youth Small Groups for shut-in outreach, 175 Lanier Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville-www.mowellfuneralhome.com
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With deepest condolences to the Barrett family...Psalm 46:1..God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times.
February 10, 2012
Remembering the sweet precious lady from our days at St. Andrew's UMC in the 1960's and '70's. May God's peace bring comfort to each of you in the days to come. Jim and Bette Mabry
Bette Mabry
February 10, 2012
Dear Barbara, Robert and Trudy, the grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
We send our sympathy and love to all of you. Aunt Louise was such a wonderful and special lady. When I think of Aunt Louise I think of her great love for her children and the Lord, her delicious meals, her beautiful flowers, her crafts and her kindness to all. She has lived such a godly life and will be missed by many. My prayers are that the Lord comforts all of you to ease the loss you are experiencing. Love and hugs to all. Barry, Catherine and family.
Catherine Stone
February 10, 2012
May the God of all comfort be with the family at this time of grief. Acts24:15
February 10, 2012
It's been so long ago. But I remember how kind and sweet she was. Freda (Goodfellow) Abraham from St. Andrews United Methodist in the 60's and 70's
February 9, 2012
Barbara, Robert, Trudy
So sorry about your loss, but you have so
many great memories. You are in our prayers
Donald & Marilyn Wilkes
Marilyn Wilkes
February 9, 2012
We will miss our dear friend Louise. One of the St. Andrew ladies that worked together so well. God truly has an angel in his kingdom today.
Kathy Foster
February 9, 2012
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