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Anna Barrett Obituary
the daughter of the late Eddie and Suwillow Langford Barrett was a graduate of Texas Southern University, University of Madrid, and Middlebury College. She was born and reared in Barrett Station, Texas, a town founded by her grandfather, Harrison Barrett, an ex-slave. She was an educator, humanitarian, and avid supporter of the arts. Delta Omega Omega Services, 10:30am-11:00 am and funeral services to be held Monday, June 9, 2014 at 11am at Augustana Lutheran Church 2001 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, Tx 77004.Walter C. Little, officiating. Interment will be at the Barrett Estate 608 Arcadian Drive, Barrett Station, Texas.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anna Barrett
Eburrell Brisker-Richardson
March 31, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I share my words about Anna Pearl Barrett, a woman who was like a mother to me and so many others. From 1975 to 1989, in the heart of 3rd Ward, she took the neighborhood boys under her wing, giving us more than just guidance, she gave us love, wisdom, and a sense of purpose.
She led us on long walks through the park, teaching us about plants, having us pick berries, and showing us the beauty of nature. She brought us to her family farm in Barrett, Texas, where she shared stories of our histor,our struggles, our resilience, and the strength of our people. Her heritage was directly linked to slavery, yet she carried herself with unwavering dignity, teaching us poise, temperance, and the unshakable belief that we were always good enough.
The last time I saw her, it was like no time had passed. I ran into her at Hermann Park, where she was still taking her walks. We walked together, talked, and laughed. She looked at me and said, "Son, when you gonna come take me for a ride in my fine car?" That moment, like so many others with her, will stay with me forever.
Anna Pearl Barrett didn´t just help raise me, she shaped me into the man I am today. Her legacy lives on in the lessons she taught, the love she gave, and the lives she touched.
Rest in power, Ms. Barrett. Your love and wisdom will never be forgotten.
Willie Bryant
June 3, 2024
I think about you often and still miss your beautiful soul, your infectious smile and your distinct laughter. Rest in peace.
Your former student and later a very dear friend,
Willie (Ana)
Willie Bryant
June 2, 2022
May your beautiful soul and spirit continue to rest in peace. Always in my heart.
Elena Olive
February 24, 2022
Mrs. Barrett will always have a special place in my heart. She was my IB Spanish teacher at Bellaire High School and it was her passion for literature, language, and culture that sparked my interest in Spanish poetry. I went in to get a phD in Spanish lit and I´ve been a Spanish professor (specializing in Spanish poetry!) for more than 20 years. Thank you Mrs. Barrett for you dedication to teaching and for planting the seed to my passion for Spanish language and poetry.
Michelle Wood Keen
February 4, 2022
I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Ms. Barrett. She was by far the best teacher I ever had. She taught us so much more than Spanish: perserverance, ethics, art history and most importantly, "don't see color, see the person." Thank you to the family for sharing her with us. She improved the lives of so many young people!
Willie Brytant
June 2, 2021
Dr. Anna Pearl Barrett will forever hold a special place in my heart. She was my Spanish teacher in high school but later became one of my closest and dearest friends. I miss her dearly. Rest in peace my friend, you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Willie Bryant
Dalia Ritter
August 12, 2020
She was a very classy, enthralling teacher. I don't think we students knew quite what to make of her, just knew that we had better deliver at her command. So very grateful to have been her student for three years.
Dalia Ritter, Bellaire Class of 1974
Willie Bryant
June 2, 2020
Continue to rest in peace beautiful lady. Your presence in my life will always be remembered.
Danzell Barrett
February 1, 2020
Love you auntie !
April Sloan Hubert
June 8, 2019
Theres was no greater Delta than the Soror, Grand Duchess of Barrett Station, Anna Pearl Barrett! How I miss your charm, wit, intelligence, smile and laughter. The chapter hasnt been the same with out you! And to the Spanish speaking Señorita!
descansa en paz querida hermana!
July 3, 2014
I knew Annie Pearl all my life, she was older but we grew up on the same street in Barrett Station. What I remember best about Addie Pearl is her beauty and how smart and confident she always seem to be. I saw her rarely as an adult but when I did she she was always friendly and gracious. My condolences to her family and all the people that loved her.
James M, Sherrod
June 17, 2014
I had not seen you in years Ms. Barrett but I will always remember being the only senior in your mostly freshman Spanish class at BTW in 1966. You made me sit on the front row to keep me from talking to the girls. I still remember standing in the commencement line as you approached me with this sincere look on you face and said, " Senor Sherrod, why are you in this line you know that you didn't pass my class"! With a stunned look on my face I replied, "Ms. Barrett don't be playing with me now", as the young ladies around me began pulling me out of the line. Then with that classic laughter of yours you admitted that you were just kidding. I will remember you always Ms. Anna Pearl Barrett, you were a fine lady indeed.......Selah
Francine Melton-Bryant
June 16, 2014
Ms. Anna Pearl, thank you for always being straight forward with no chaser. You will be missed soror.
June 12, 2014
In a PBS interview some years ago, Anna Pearl said she was not Black but "multi-cultural." At her funeral, "I Did it My Way" was sung and people shook their heads and smiled. I knew Anna Pearl from 1970 on. We had few secrets. She did it her way. And in several schools where she taught, they didn't like "her way." Her story of her "evaluations" at Booker T. Washington would make you gasp. One important lesson she taught EVERYONE who knew her well enough to be candid, was that being who she was was difficult on BOTH sides of the racial divide. When she was hired by Harlan Andrews as the FIRST Black (multicultural) teacher in the history of the Bellaire High School (1968), she was escaping an awful teaching situation (and it wasn't in a white school). One should only know what Harlan Andrews said about her in the interview. He was right about her. Look at the praise to Anna Pearl written here. So many from the other side of the racial divide at Bellaire High School.
David Johnson
Colleague, Friend, and fellow schemer
30 + years together at Bellaire
January 13, 2013 with Anna Pearl Barrett celebrating The Centennial of Delta Sigma Theta at Trinity Episcopal Church
Soror April Sloan~Hubert
June 11, 2014
Willie Bryant
June 10, 2014
My heart is very sad to have learned of the passing of my dear, dear friend and former teacher, Dr. Barrett. She taught me Spanish in high school and then many years later she and I were reunited when HCCTV aided her in putting together a documentary on Barrett Station. She and I became very close and shared lunches, talks on the phone, little get-togethers and just kept in touch by sending little "thinking of you" cards and notes. I am truly going to miss this fine lady, whom I love dearly. My condolences to the family. She is gone but will never be forgotten.
S. Walker
June 10, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jonathan Stoger
June 10, 2014
Vaya con dios, Senora Barrett. She was a truly gifted and talented teacher not only of Spanish but of life. I loved her passion for the language and her love of Spanish culture and art. She was a trailblazer at Bellaire High School and was never afraid to speak her mind about what was right. I always loved her stories about growing up and what she overcame. She was a truly remarkable person and teacher and will be fondly remembered. Jonathan Stoger, Bellaire High School, Class of 1990.
Beverly Ross
June 10, 2014
Senorita Barrett was a wonderful Spanish teacher , she made you enjoy her classes at Booker T, Washington High School. May you rest in peace, Your Tina
Class of '67
Beverly Jean Ross
Geraldine Barrett
June 10, 2014
Thank you for loving ang embracing my Amber. Your wonderful spirit will truly be missed.
Claudette Deese
June 10, 2014
May God comfort and strengthen you during this time. Ms. Barrett was my Spanish teacher at B. T. Washington many years ago. Truly a funny, loving and inspiring person. My prayers are with you.
Robert Arnold
June 9, 2014
Ms Barrett was a wonderful teacher and a lovely, unique spirit. Vaya con Dios, Senora.
Kevin Williams
June 9, 2014
Anna Pearl thank you for everything! Our time together was truly special and far too short. I was not a classroom student but always learned from you. You are a special special lady and I have been blessed to know you. You have a beautiful spirit and always lifted others despite circumstances. You will not be forgotten! Rest well sweet lady, rest well...
Kathy Kaplan Parven BHS 1977
June 9, 2014
Senorita Barrett was one of those teachers that influences students forever. I will never forget the 3 years I had the privelege to be her student at Bellaire High School. Sending prayers of strength to her family, and peace to this great lady.
Tracee Fletcher
June 9, 2014
My heart is truly saddened by the news of Ms Barrett's passing. I will never forget my last encounter with her at a sorority function. She remembered me as student athlete from Bellaire High School after 20+ years. She had such a gentle and loving spirit. Rest in Heaven my dear Soror!!!!
Bellaire High Schoool
Class of 1992
June 9, 2014
Ms. Barrett was a TRUE educator that touched many inside and outside of Bellaire High School. She loved her job and we loved her. Thank you for your years of dedication, your beautiful spirit will me missed. God bless the family during this difficult time.
Mr & Mrs. Kevin Williams
(Meredith Brown, BHS C/o '94)
Carlos Villacis
June 9, 2014
Anna,
Gracias por tu linda amistad. Thank you for your beautiful friendship. Laura and I will miss you forever.We will laugh out loud again.
Marcus Freeman
June 9, 2014
Anna Pearl Barrett was a God sent especially during a critical time in my life. As a little boy who was hungry for knowledge, Ann Pearl introduced me to history and education about my community through stories, walks in the park, planting gardens, and traveling to Barrett Station. You were the God Aunt of our community (Chenevert and Rosedale). Me and my friends would sit at your feet listening not realizing we were being educated about life. I will miss you and thank you God for the example you left us.
Carolyn Hausey
June 9, 2014
Some years ago, I purchased a book written by my Soror Barrett entitled, 'The Middle Batch Kids'....I always liked to hear her talk....Her speaking and mannerisms were always done 'with a flourish'...you always knew something 'grand' was going to be said by her. And, she had such a sense of humor...I will miss her....
We'll be seeing you, Soror Barrett....
Jane Delony-Fitzgerald
June 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Barrett family. Ms. Barrett was THE teacher of my entire education. To say that she taught Spanish would not do her justice. I learned more about grammar, syntax, art, and literature in her Spanish classes than I did in all of my English and history classes combined. Most importantly, she taught LIFE. She was the definition of PASSION long before passion became a buzz word. She was magnificent. Our loss is heaven's gain, and she will never be forgotten for what she did for us.
James and Maudrey Sargeon
June 9, 2014
I have known Ms. Barrett for many years, she was such a wonderful person. She was our landlord for almost 20 years. A wonderful person with a good heart will be greatly missed. May she find peace and comfort in her heavenly home.
June 9, 2014
The world has lost a true treasure in my friend, Soror, colleague and fan, Anna Pearl Barrett. Anna was nicknamed the Duchess of Barrett Station by Bill Vaughan. Anna was given this title because of her birth right as a Barrett of Barrett Station. I will miss her coming to hear me sing at Trinity Episcopal Church, I will miss her big smile at sorority meetings but most of all I will miss how we greeted each other. As the Duchess of Barrett Station I would always bow to her and say "DUCHESS"!! She always laughed heartily when we would do this. My greatest memory of Anna Pearl is that she chose to come to church with me on January 13, 2013, the 100th birthday of our beloved Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta!! I will never forget that I spent Delta's Centennial with one of the GREATEST DELTA'S EVER!!!
Buenas noches Duquesa nos vemos mañana !!!!!!
April Sloan-Hubert
Connie Butler and Family
June 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Brandt
June 8, 2014
I remember her reciting the poem by García Lorca, "A las cinco de la tarde." A great teacher. One you remember. Condolences to her family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQHKZkM5roY
Becky Garza Hereford
June 8, 2014
Condolences to the Barrett family. She was a fun and inspirational teacher! Rest in peace! BHS '81
Ivory Randall
June 8, 2014
My condolences to the Barrett family. Ms Barrett was my 7th & 8th grade homeroom teacher at Booker T. Washington high school in Houston Tx in 1960 & 1961. She enrolled the entire class in her Spanish classes both years. She is the reason I have a "working knowledge" of how to speak Spanish today. She was an exciting & intriguing teacher who will always be fondly remembered. May God grant comfort and peace to her family.
Lisa Feder
June 8, 2014
One of my very favorite teachers and she made a real impact on my life. Will always remember her and smile.
Marcy Rothman
June 8, 2014
For those of us who were in her classes during our years at Bellaire High School in the late seventies and early eighties, Anna Pearl Barrett was one of the greatest influences in our lives. She taught us and inspired us to expand our minds and our lives. She was a magnificent teacher and it was a privilege to be her student. Vaya con Dios, Señorita Barrett. Marcy Rothman, BHS, Class of '81.
Margaret Taylor
June 8, 2014
Ms. Barrett was an educator beyond compare. She was so engaged and engaging, always at the ready to teach her Spanish students something important about life. To this day, I recognize the art works of the Spanish masters, because Ms. Barrett taught us art history while teaching us Spanish. She influenced so many Bellaire High School students through the years. May her memory be a blessing to her family and her former students.
Marcy Rothman
June 8, 2014
You were our teacher for three years at Bellaire in the late 70's and early 80's and you influenced us and taught us to expand our minds and lives. You were a magnificent teacher. It was a privilege to be your student. Vaya con Dios, Señorita Barrett. Bellaire High School Class of '81.
Michael ZARGAROV
June 8, 2014
Ms Barrett was my first Spanish teacher at Bellaire in the late 1970s. She was Crazy...a really fun and unique teacher. I came out to her and it was just like we were old friends. I'm glad she had a long life.
Claire Sanford
June 8, 2014
She was an inspiring teacher! So many of us are fortunate to have had her mold our minds!
Claire Sanford - BHS '81
Elle Kunisch
June 8, 2014
Miss Barrett, May the Lord rest your soul. You were my absolute favorite teacher at Bellaire High School. Always engaging, funny and BRILLIANT. My deepest sympathy to the Barrett family.
June 8, 2014
I Thess. 5:18
Praise God for the life, labors, loves and longevity of Ms. Barrett. Take comfort in knowing there will be a sweet reunion in heaven someday.
Lela Anderson
Edith Dickerson
June 8, 2014
Judy Gayle and Barrett Family,
May the precious memories of your loved one, Ms. Anna Pearl carry you through these difficult times.
With Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4 NIV
Henri A. Turner
June 8, 2014
Condolences to the family of Anna Pearl Barrett.
June 8, 2014
Our warmest condolences,
Estelle and SL Walker
Postscript: I, Estelle, worked with Anna at Bellaire High School for several years; she was an outstanding educator! May God bless you and your family.
June 8, 2014
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy on Professor Barrett's demise. She was my mentor and teacher during my undergraduate years as a Spanish major at Texas Sothern. From 2004 to 2013, I was priviledged to be a teaching colleague in the Spanish departments at Texas Southern U. and HCCS Central Campus. An Oak tree has fallen. She was one informed and fantastic lady. Rest in Peace, Anna.
Your student, colleague and friend.
Tommy Erwin
[email protected]
June 8, 2014
Loved her. Ann Gill Howard, BHS 1981
June 8, 2014
I wish to extend my deepest symphathy to the family of Anna Pearl. She was a great persson and gave so much of herself through her writing. I treasure our friendship over the years. God Bless You All, Nell Baham
HISD teacher for many years
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