Emma SeWilla Quave Barker
Emma SeWilla Quave Barker
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She is survived by five daughters, "The Barker Girls": Leah Beth Barker Nettles (Donald), Rhonda Barker Smith (Stephen), Kathy Barker Foxworth (Greg), Laurie Lea Barker, Mary Barker Rodrigue (Rod); one brother, Merlie Jenkins; seven grandchildren: Michael Nettles (Robyn), Bryan Nettles (Jennifer), Stephanie Smith McCray (Robbie), Jennifer Smith Thibodeaux (Josh), Sky Foxworth (Tiffany), MaryClaire Rodrigue and Julian Rodrigue III (Lauren); and seven great-grandchildren, Claire Nettles, Emma Nettles, Lillie Belle and Stephen Thibodeaux, Emery and Bryant McCray and Bea Foxworth. She was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Barker; her parents, James and Rachel Quave; one brother, James Quave, Jr. and three sisters, Ella Vee Jenkins, Mary Lou Anglin and Estelle "Dolly" Barker.
SeWilla Barker was a loving wife and mother. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren adored and loved her. She was known for her hospitality and her servants' heart for the people in her community. She graduated from Covington High School.
She was a faithful church attender and gifted homemaker. Her domestic skills included cooking, baking, sewing, decorating and gardening. She also enjoyed woodworking.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The William B. Barker Endowed Scholarship In Special Education and/or Elementary Education at Southeastern Louisiana University, 500 West University Ave., Hammond, LA 70402.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington LA 70433 on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM with visitation on Monday beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in Barker McManus Cemetery.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Barker family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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Rusty Batty
January 2, 2026
Rhonda
My condolences to you and your family. I will pray for you through your grief. Your mother will always be remembered for her constant smile and service to others.
Her kindness and compassion to others will continue through you.
My deepest sympathy
Rusty Batty
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Lorraine Lloyd
January 1, 2026
So sorry to hear of Sewilla´s passing. She was such a good friend for so many years. I have such wonderful memories of she and Bill when they were young and having their first babies. What a beautiful couple! My condolences to her family.
Lorraine Lloyd
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December 31, 2025
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