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Barbara Harris Obituary

Mrs. Barbara Goode Harris, 62, of 1211 Paul Street, Petersburg, Va., departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, at her residence.

She was born on Feb. 13, 1947. She devoted her life to Christ at an early age Barbara attended Petersburg Public Schools. She was employed for 30 plus years at Southside Virginia Training Center. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory, five loving children, Thomas Goode Jr., Jacqueline Taylor, Don-Juan Goode Sr., Aretha Goode and William Goode; nine grandchildren, LaKisha Goode, Benjamin Goode, Demetra Goode, Crystal Goode, Don-Juan Goode Jr., Yakima Claiborne, Yanique Claiborne, Dashawn Goode and Jamonte Hanks; one great grandchild, Jaquez Bonner; a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at the chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., with the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White Sr., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. Interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the 1211 Paul St., Petersburg, and may be contacted by calling (804) 479-8519 or (804) 255-3349.

Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Harris online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2009.

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January 2, 2010

HEAVEN RECEIVED AN ANGEL WE LOVED HER DEARLY AND WILL MISS HER IN EVERY WAY KNOWING SHES OK MAKES EACH DAY A BLESSING SHE WILL LIVE ON IN ARE HEARTS AND THROUGH ARE CHILDREN ARETHA

Areva Boyd

January 2, 2010

You're in my thoughts and prayers asking God to strengthen and bless you during this time of sorrow. I feel that Trojan spirit connection . I, too, am a VSU (63) graduate.

December 22, 2009

Tracy,
You have my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement.God puts no more on us than we can bear and if he brought you to it he will surely see you through it.When you are feeling like you can't go on just tell GOD I NEED YOU TO GIVE ME THE STRENGTH.


Love Ms. Dolly

JaVonda Tucker

December 22, 2009

May God bring you and your family peace, understanding and strength. Mrs. Harris was my fourth grade teacher and fellow church member. She will forever be missed for her kindness, warm smile and big heart.

December 21, 2009

May God continue to bless the children in the hours of needed comfort. Catherine Moore

Karen Ellis

December 21, 2009

Dear Children & Grandchildren, God has removed Mrs. Barbara from our lives physically, but we will always have her warm smile, her big heart, and loving memories. God will even allow us to feel her presence sometimes. Just remember how much she loved you all! Treasure her memories, Stay close to God and each other!

Always,
Karen.

Jovat Bates(SVTC)

December 20, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Christine Washington

December 20, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ethel Sturdivant

December 19, 2009

We would like to offer our deepest sympathy of Barbara Harris. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Sturdivant Family

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