Brenda Gail Barnes

Rocky Mount - Brenda Gail Barnes, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Born in Nash County, NC on March 10, 1952, she was the daughter of Hardy Smith of San Antonio, TX and the late Barbara Ward Jones. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Cheryl “Mae” Joyner and one brother, Timmy Dilda. A life-long member of Avalon Baptist Church, Brenda was a woman of strong faith as her mother was before her. A dedicated wife and loving mother, she instilled the importance of faith and family to her children and later on in life to her grand-children. Always enjoying the company of others, Brenda welcomed her family and her friends into her home creating lasting memories for those she dearly loved. She carried her welcoming smile with her as a receiving clerk with Lowes of Rocky Mount until her retirement. Brenda will forever be in our hearts and will be dearly missed by her family and her many friends. Brenda leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 18 years, Kenneth Carl Barnes, her son, David Joseph Viverette and his wife, Christi, of Rocky Mount; step-son, Kenneth Jason Barnes and his wife, Kiersten, of Rocky Mount. She is survived by her grandchildren, David Marshall Viverette, Dillon Keith Viverette, Alan Barnes and Zoey Barnes. She is also survived by one sister, Ruth Ann Murray of Louisburg, NC and one brother, John Jones of Rocky Mount. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 11:00am at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Joe Price and Reverend Joe Proctor officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in the memory of Brenda to Duke Childrens Hospital, 710 W. Main Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 9/17, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 9/18, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804