Kathleen Coggins Barnes
January 5, 1925 ~ March 18, 2014
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Kathleen Coggins Barnes passed away peacefully Tuesday morning March 18, 2014, at the home of her son. She was born in Nash County on January 5, 1925, the daughter of Joseph Mann and Ida Vick Coggins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis Douglas Barnes; her son Louis Douglas Barnes, Jr.; her sisters JoAnn Daniell and Dorothy Rose; and her brother, Chaplain Harold Coggins.
Kathleen was a kind and loving mother, sister, and friend to many. Following the death her husband, Kathleen attended Nash Tech, obtaining her nursing degree at age 46. She worked as a LPN on the fourth floor of Nash General Hospital for twenty years, faithfully meeting the needs of her patients. After retiring, she continued to volunteer at Nash for another ten years. Throughout her life, Kathleens servants heart was lived out visiting homebound members of her church and serving on the bereavement committee. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount her entire life.
Kathleen leaves behind her daughter Carol Barnes Whitehurst and husband Lomer of Rocky Mount, her son Stephen Joseph Barnes and wife Cindy of Rocky Mount, and her daughter-in-law Sheila Pitt Barnes of Greenville, NC. She also leaves behind grandchildren Elizabeth Whitehurst Overman and husband Casey, Lauren Hayes Whitehurst, Sheridan Barnes Grace and husband William, Leslie Barnes Jenkins and husband Paul, Douglas Thomas Barnes and wife Rachel, and Abby Barnes Cash and husband Christopher. Kathleen delighted in her five great-grandchildren: Grant, Carter, Weston, Vivienne, and Addison.
A celebration of Kathleens life will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014, at 3:00 pm, at First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount. A time of visitation with the family will precede the service from 1:00 to 2:45 pm, and a graveside service will follow. Reverend William V. Grisham and Reverend Dennis Darville will officiate.
The family would like to thank Nash Hospice and sitters Nita, Joan, Linda and Doretha; the nurses and aides on 3rd floor North at Nash General Hospital; the staff and friends at Brekenridge Retirement Center; and Dr. Daniel Crocker for their loving care and friendship.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount)
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 3/21, 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Service
First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount)
200 S. Church Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 3/21, 3:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Dear Carol, Stephen and families, I am one of the Many that Kathleen befriended when I was new in the community. Her friendship was faithful, and never failing through the years. I have no idea how many time she came visiting with one of her wonderful pound cakes, especially after Gerald’s death. Best of all she always had time to sit and chat. I will miss her and I will remember you, her family, in my prayers. I’ll just have to substitute your names for hers! May the loving memories of your Mother and Grandmother live in your heart forever. May the love of your family and friends strengthen and comfort you. I pray that the love of God will give you peace, rest and joy until you meet her and others who have gone home before us! Yours in Christ, Helen Brabham
Words can not express my sadness. May the comfort of GOD help you through this difficult TIME. (Mrs Wylene Ricks & Mrs Carol White WAVES Custodians)
My sincere condolences to the Barnes family for your loss. Even though I didn’t know Kathleen personally, I know she will be missed greatly! I enjoy sharing the Bibles promises about the end of death! The scripture at Rev. 21;4, 5 helps us to appreciate that one day death will be done away with, along with the tears of sorrow that we shed. We can put trust in the Almighty God Jehovah that he will make those promises a reality, because his words are faithful and true! The Bible also lets us know of a hope for our dead loved ones. We can be reunited with them by means of what Paul was inspired to write by Jehovah at Acts 2415-There is going to be a resurrection, which means that our loved ones will rise up from the grave! There are several resurrection accounts in the Bible that can help us to build our faith in the resurrection hope, such as when Jesus through the power of his father Jehovah raised his close friend Lazarus, who had been dead for four days-John 1111-44.! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [emailprotected] May your family be Comforted!
When death claims our loved ones, we are deeply troubled, & broken hearted. During this time may God bless you & grant you peace, in the days & months ahead. Remember Jehovah God is near to those who are broken hearted, & those who are crushed in spirit, he saves. Ps. 34 18 . What a great future, we have in store for us.