Hattie Taylor Barrett
January 11, 1926 ~ December 13, 2010
Hattie Taylor Barrett, 84, went home to Heaven on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born January 11, 1926 in Edgecombe County, daughter of the late Leon Hicks Taylor and Ruby Roberson Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John W. Barrett III; daughter, Muriel Barrett; and son, Ronald Barrett.
Hattie owned and operated Nash County Homes for 30 years. She operated Heritage Retirement Home in Rocky Mount. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Chapter 332 of Nashville and a member of the Rocky Mount Shrinettes. Hattie was a longtime member of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Cindy Barrett; son, John W. (Bill) Barrett IV and wife, Tammie, all of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Megan Lea Barrett of Chapel Hill, Adam Taylor Barrett of Farmville, and John Ashton Barrett of Wilmington; and two great-grandchildren, Austin Barrett and Addison Barrett of Farmville. She is also survived by two sisters, Sara Pucket and Julia Searcy, both of Rocky Mount.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7-8:30pm Tuesday evening, December 14, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of John Barrett. A service to celebrate Hattie's life will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday afternoon at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to United Hospice, 301 S. Church Street, Suite 122, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff and residents of Spring Arbor for their kindness and loving care of Hattie during her stay. Also a special thank you to United Hospice for their support to both Hattie and her family.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 12/14, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
231 N. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 12/15, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Hattie was a good friend to my Mom, Connie Needham when she was ill and not able to get out. Mrs. Barrett will be remembered for her giving heart. I am so sorry Cindy. Praying for you.
Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and full of years; and he was gathered to his people (Genesis 258). Billy, this is one way the Old Testament describes the blessing of a full life here on earth. Imagine the number of people your Mother had opportunity to love and encourage over the eighty-four years alloted to her by God. I hope you’ll find comfort in that, and may you sense in a very real and personal way the presence of The Holy Spirit as He comes alongside you to bring comfort and encouragement in these difficult days ahead .
Dear Cindy I had no idea that your Mother had left this world until I visited my Dad at Spring Arbor on Friday, Christmas Eve. I had missed the Saturday before Christmas because I was sick. I did go to see your Mom in her room the Saturday before she passed, and I held her hand and said I just wanted to stop by and say Hello.. I had missed her in the TV room and dining room and knew that something was amiss, and one of the assistants told me she was not feeling well and was in bed. Your Mom was soooo sweet and I will miss her every time I visit with my Dad. Your presence at Spring Arbor will be sorely missed as you gave so much to the residents and workers there. Cindy, thank you for your kindness to my Dad as well, and hope you will come back and visit with all of us! Sincerely yours, Sally Birk, Russell Gower’s daughter. All the best to the rest of your family members too!