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Barbara Palmer Obituary

Barbara Ann Palmer departed this life on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at the age of 69 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, Louisiana and entered eternal rest when God whispered softly, "The fight is over, take my hand." Barbara was the daughter of the late Johnson Palmer, Sr., and Minnie Rowe Palmer. Mother of Elizabeth Marya Kelly (Atlanta, Georgia) and Halltonya Monique Kelly. Grandmother of Eddie Kingston Winsey. Sister of Johnson Palmer Jr. (Betty); Mable Holmes (Elgin, Illinois); Annie Patterson (Jack) of Natchez, Mississippi; Dawn P. Jones (Jackson, Mississippi). Aunt of: Michael Holmes (Charline) of Chicago, IL; Tyrone Palmer (Earline); Jack Patterson, II (Jackson, Mississippi); Kendall Patterson (Ashley) of Clinton, Mississippi; Jason Pittman (Jackson, Mississippi); Minnie H. Deberry (Charles) of Chicago, IL; Nicole P. Woolfolk (Juan); Kimberly Stevenson (also Goddaughter) (Cedric) of Memphis, Tennessee, and a host of great nephews, great nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of Schwegmann's, Walgreen's, Robert's Fresh Market, and Lowes's Home Improvement; also pastors, officers, and members of Fifth African Baptist Church are invited to attend the homegoing celebration at St. John Intuitional Missionary Baptist Church at 2538 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113 on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. Interment at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, 705 Sligo Street, Woodville, MS 39669. Due to Covid-19, masks are required. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 15 to Sep. 20, 2021.

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Tanya Bates

September 21, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bernadine Terrell

September 19, 2021

Barbara and i became Friends working together when i got the call of her passing my heart just broken i will often visit her home and she always says come on in and we will talk for hours I´m really going to Missed you Barbara you was a very nice person my Condolences to her Daughters and Family take your rest

Ernest Johnson

September 18, 2021

On behalf of the Class 1968 (W.C.T.S.) extends to the family of our beloved Annie Palmer Patterson sincere condolences and Sympathy in this Hour of Bereavement. May God add a Blessing to The Palmer Family!

Frances Alexander

September 18, 2021

Johnson and family, I pray with you and for you during your season of bereavement.

Rosa Turner

September 18, 2021

To the family, I offer my condolences to you. Ms. Barbara and I would text each other every Sunday with blessings and it would make my week that much better. We all loved her, but God loved her best. I know that you are hurting right now but lean on Jesus and he will help you get through this difficult time.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Randy Ledet

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Tammy Mason

September 18, 2021

Tonya, Ms. Barbara was always a very kind lady...she will truly be missed! May God continue to strengthen you as the days go by. Love you my friend

Pastel Peace Basket

Tammy Mason

Sent Flowers

Nettie lee

September 18, 2021

You will be miss

Elaine Brown

September 17, 2021

My Sister My Sister that´s what I´ve always called you and ALWAYS will. When I got the news today that you had gained your wings it touched my soul and broke my heart. I´ve been calling you for a week, even joked to my sister about you getting on me for not answering my phone or returning your call. With that alone I will miss you so much but HEAVEN couldn´t wait any longer so take your rest in GOD peace and I´ll be seeing YOU. My Condolences, Prayers and all my love goes out to this wonderful and beautiful family who I have known as long as I can remember_ May GOD peace and comfort.

Elaine Brown

September 17, 2021

My Sister My Sister that´s what I´ve always called you and ALWAYS will. When I got the news today that you had gained your wings it touched my soul and broke my heart .I´ve been calling you for a week and even joked to my sister about you getting on me about not answering my phone or returning your phone calls. With that alone I will miss you so much _ but GOD couldn´t any longer so take your rest and I´ll be seeing YOU. My Condolences, prayers and all my love to this wonderful and beautiful family who I have love and adore as long as I can remember..

Angela Ratliff

September 17, 2021

Ms Barbara was sweet lady, and checked on me at all times. I will keep you all in my prayers. And remember that God is with you at all times.

Mary E Brown Griffin

September 17, 2021

I was so shocked to hear of your passing . Thinking of you and all the memories sending soothing comfort and calming peace to your family RIP Sis

Gyra Linder

September 17, 2021

You will be missed

Monica Dempsey

September 17, 2021

Knowing your mother was a blessing ,I wish that I had words to lighten your heart. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss, your family are in my prayers.
Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Demetrice

September 17, 2021

I´m gone miss talking to u my girl. My Goes out to your family.

Juanita Grover

September 16, 2021

Words cannot explain how I feel, Barbara and I have been classmates and friends for over 60 years . We just talked the day she was hospitalized but she wouldn't tell me she was ill. Her last words to me was stay safe. I Love you my friend and will always remember you.
Sleep on my friend take your rest.
Gone but never forgotten. R. I. P.
GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY.
Juanita Escher Grover & Rev. Fird Grover

Merrick Moore Sr.

September 16, 2021

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

Dawn Palmer Jones

September 15, 2021

Barbara, You will forever be in my heart. I love and miss you very much Sis Praying for my family

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