CUMBERBATCH, Barbie Nichelle Brown, 40, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Lillian Williams; and paternal grandfather, Sterling F. Brown. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Trevor Cumberbatch; two children, Spencer S. and Claire M. Cumberbatch of Richmond; parents, Lillian and Sterling C. Brown; one sister, Carmen Jacobs, all of New Kent; devoted in-laws, Monica and Goulbourne Cumberbatch of New York; a paternal grandmother, Martha E. Brown of New Kent; and a host of loving relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009, in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Milton Hathaway Officiating. Interment New Elam Baptist Church, New Kent, Va.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Trevor,
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please know you have many friends you can lean on, who will be there to support you.
Connie Boyer
Connie Boyer
July 17, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Trevor, Spencer, and Claire,
I am so sorry for you loss! My heart breaks for you! Barbie was an incredible person and will be missed by everyone she ever touched. She was talented, smart, loving, and giving.
My prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Kaye Phillips
July 13, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Trevor,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Plese let me know if we can help in any way.
Greg Allen
July 13, 2009 | Richmond, VA
My heart is breaking for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. We lost an angel, but heaven has gained one.
Patty Crump Starnes
July 13, 2009 | Quinton, VA
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Lana Perkins Gladden
July 12, 2009 | Camden, SC
Carmen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. God bless you all.
Venida Henderson
July 10, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Trevor - we were so sorry to hear this news. Others have said it here - Barbie lit up a room every time she entered. It must be comforting to know that she is out of pain and in a much better place. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children during the very difficult time.
Steve & Sue Alexander
July 10, 2009 | South Windsor, CT
Crawford and Dickie. I am truly sorry for your loss. I know that God will give you comfort and peace to sustain you during this time and always. Love
sharon williams-johnson
July 09, 2009 | Sandston, VA
Crawford and Dickie, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Daughters are special people. Please accept condolences from me and my Sisters, Dorothy, Priscilla, Selma Brown and Rosetta Williams. Sincerely Juanita Brown, (formerly Street)May God Keep You.
July 09, 2009
