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Helen BARGER Obituary
Helen was born July 10, 1920, in Lexington, N.C., and was preceded in death by her parents, Noah Anderson and Sallie Davis; husband, Fred Barger of Yorktown; sister, Louise Maitland of Bronxville, N.Y.; and grandson, Matthew Thomas Beasley of Portsmouth.
She had been a longtime resident of Newport News and Yorktown before moving to Charlotte, where she attended and was baptized at the age of 88 at Calvary Church. She always enjoyed their Women's Bible Study. Helen was active in both the Chestnut Ave Memorial Methodist Church and St. Luke's Methodist Church on the Peninsula and The Live Wires.
Mrs. Barger was employed and retired as the Deputy Clerk in Charge from the Federal Court of the Eastern District. Prior to that, she worked in the City Treasurer's Office of Newport News. Helen's family was all important in her life.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Bill Bryant and wife, Diane of Charlotte and John Bryant of Portsmouth; sister, Sarah Hege Fuller of Apex, N.C.; grandchildren, Mark, Jennifer, Joanne, Rebecca, Jessica and Hunter; great-grandchildren, Josiah, Ava and Micah; nieces and nephews, Jan, Bob, Sharon, Jill and Tina; three great-nephews and a great-niece.
A service to celebrate her life will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at Peninsula Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Tom Sweat will officiate. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Following there will be a reception where the family will receive friends.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Carter` Catlett
February 28, 2010
Dear Bill and Diane,
We were sorry to see about Helen's passing.She was a wonderful person who must have had the patience of a saint to put up with us. She always made welcome whomever and how many you brought home.We are out of town today but our best wishes are with you and your family.
Carter and Donna
Debbie Blanzy
February 28, 2010
Bill and Diane,
It is my joy and privilege to have known Helen. Her gentle, kind spirit affected everyone around her. I especially appreciated her love for music and her delight in singing the old hymns of the faith. I haven't been able to stop thinking about the incredible joy she is experiencing as she takes in all the sights and sounds of Heaven. I pray the service this afternoon is one of great celebration. I will miss seeing Helen's sweet face every Thursday and Sunday morning, but look forward to seeing her once again soon.
May God's peace engulf you.
Tom and Mary Beth Hohman
February 27, 2010
Dear ones,
We loved Helen dearly and it was an absolute joy to be with her and study God's Holy Word together. We will miss her precious sweet spirit, but we are rejoicing that she is home safely in the arms of her Savior. We pray for all her dear family and loved ones to have the comfort and peace of the Lord Jesus. Much love, Tom and Mary Beth Hohman
Patti (McClune) Sowell
February 27, 2010
I am sorry for the loss of your sister. Please know that you all are in my prayers.
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Judy Weikle
February 26, 2010
I loved being in Bible Study with Helen.She was such a dear Christian Lady. I know you will all miss her here on earth but I know she is free of pain now. Your loss is her gain.
Kimberley Bryant
February 26, 2010
what an amazing soul. her spirit will live on in those who loved her.
Kimberley Bryant.
Rob, Ashley & McKenna Swain
February 26, 2010
Our thought and prayers go out to both families of this much-loved woman. While we weren't as close to her as we are to Sarah and her daughters, we often heard some great stories about Helen and her family. God bless you all and know that you are cared for. :)
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