Nichelle "Nikki" Barnes-Tate

1969 - 2020

Nichelle "Nikki" Barnes-Tate was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 50. Nichelle was born in New Orleans, LA on December 31, 1969. She is preceded in death by her loving brother, Robert "Bizzy" Barnes, sister, Linda Brown Brady, dad, Charles Barnes, and nephew, Antonio Darnell Barnes. Nichelle was the devoted daughter of Emma Hubbard, cherished older sister of Connie Barnes, and beloved mother of 5 children, Breonca Magee, Vaughn Barnes, Johnathan Howard, Ashley Barnes, and Raven Barnes. She also leaves to cherish her memory, 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, other relatives and friends. Nichelle was a great and special woman, who will be sadly missed. "Remembrance is a golden chain that death tries to break, but all in vain. To have, to love, and then to part is the greatest sorrow of one's heart. Family and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Methodist Church, 1925 Ursulines St, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors of New Orleans, LA.