Jeannine “Neannie” Barefield, 95, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, in Pooler, GA after a short illness.  She was born April 19, 1929, in Savannah, GA to the late Tannie Alexander Barefield and Mildred Moore Barefield. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her younger sister Peggie Lane and her nephew Walter Arnsdorff. She graduated in 1947 from Commercial High School and then went on to work for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 42 years.  She was a member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America.  She had many canine companions all her life, and was very crafty, especially talented in embroidery and cross stitch. She also enjoyed working in her yard. Jeannine resided on Maupas Ave. for over sixty-five years where she loved sitting on her front porch talking to all her neighbors.

She is survived by her niece, Peggie Owen, her great-nephews Eddie Towson and Tannie and Will Arnsdorff, as well as Will and Tannie’s mother, Anna Arnsdorff. 

A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.

Remembrances may be made to Save-a-Life, (savealifepets.org).