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Ethel Barber Obituary
WOODLEAF - Mrs. Ethel Mae Bryant Barber, 84, of Morrison Road, passed Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at her residence.
Born April 21, 1928, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Roger Bryant and Katie Cuthbertson McNeely. Educated in public schools of Rowan County, she retired from Cone Mills in Salisbury.
Mrs. Barber was a member of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, where she served on the Usher Board and Kitchen Committee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Barber; and a grandson, Marlin Barber.
She is survived by her children: Janette (Wesley) Rustin, East Spencer, Rosa Blackwell of the home, Retta Barber, Woodleaf, Willie (Laverne) Barber, Woodleaf, Tommy Barber, Cleveland; a special nephew reared in the home, Herbert (Pamela) McNeely Jr., Tampa, Fla.; sisters Shirley Echols, Mildred Roberts and Nevada Bryant, all of San Diego, Calif., Christine McCoy, Kannapolis, Ethel Tomlin, Mooresville, Amanda Turner, Mooresville; brothers David Bryant; Seattle, Wash., Bobby Torrence, Mooresville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation: 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Emory Rann III, officiating.
Burial: Church Cemetery.
The family will be at the home on Morrison Road in Woodleaf.
Noble and Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Barber family. Online condolences may be made at www. noblekelseyfuneralhome.com
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Nieka,Whitney,Eric Beb
November 18, 2012
We are sorry about your loss of Mrs Ethel, she will be truly missed.we are praying for your healing.
Bev - Jerry Jr. Rhodes
November 18, 2012
We are so sorry and heartbroken to hear about the passing of Mrs.Ethel. she was such a sweet lady and always made you feel loved and welcomed into her home.I remember bringing my father,Jerry,to the country to visit and the warm feeling in the home.talking about growing up in the good ole days.she will be greatly missed and forever thought about. family please know that we are praying for GOD to comfort you all.
mary price
November 18, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
LaShonda Bush- Tracey
November 16, 2012
Very sad to hear that Mrs. Barber passed away, but we know she's in a better place with the Lord. Mrs. Barber was a sweet lady and I will always remember her.
November 16, 2012
sorry for your loss love you all mary bryson
November 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this challenging time.
Rodney and Kecia (McNeely) Robinson
yunikka price
November 15, 2012
" rip " she will be missed ! prayers to the family ..
Claude Hosch
November 15, 2012
Mrs. Barber and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 15, 2012
So sorry for your loss.Ethel Mae was a great lady.The family is in our thoughts and prayers.She will be greatly missed.Carl and Linda Messick Salisbury,N.C.
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