Celebrating the life of
Leveta O. Barnes
January 17, 1930 - May 20, 2016
Leveta O. Barnes, 86, died May 20, 2016 at home under the care of Pruitt Health Hospice, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was born January 17, 1930 in Sylvester, GA and lived in Savannah for most of her life. She was a member at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents James Rutland Oliver and Laura Whiddon Oliver, a brother J.R. Oliver, and a sister Lavelle Oliver. Surviving are her husband William N. Barnes of 68 years, her sister Laverne Pendley, sons Freddie Barnes (Teresa), Gibson Barnes (Ann), David Barnes (Clara); daughters Janice Tomberlin and Sandra Bazemore (Buster). She had 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 23, 2016 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
May Jehovah God give your family the needed strength to cope as you await this promise Revelation 21:3,4
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Dear Sandra and Buster and family I am so sorry for your loss. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU....LOVE YA JACKIE
- JACKIE SELLERS MATHEWS, Fleming, GA
Sandra, Buster and family We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. May God give you the strength to continue through the difficult days ahead.
- Pam Ford & Danny Stell, Pooler , Ga
We are so sorry to hear about Ms Barnes. Great memories when we were kids camping and going to the river. May these memories bring you comfort during this time
- Nancy Lowe Robinson, The Villages, Fl
William, Freddie, Gibson, David, Janice, Sandra and all the other family members- I am so sorry for your loss. Freddie and David, I know both of you and although I've never met your mother, I heard truly great things about her. May God give you peace within your heart at this time of sadness.
- Calvin, Guyton, GA
Sandra, so very sorry to hear about your sweet mama. I loved her and have such fond memories of being at your house.....what fun we had! Your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Mary and Harold were there to welcome her home! Love to all. Miriam
- Miriam Coppage, Claxton, Ga.
Freddie. my prayers for comfort and peace are lifted for you and your family. The loss of your Mom leaves an emptiness in your family that can only be filled with your fond memories. Speak of them often
- Diana Hodges, Savannah, GA
May Jehovah God give your family the needed strength to cope as you await this promise Revelation 21:3,4
- Kelly, Pooler, Ga
Dear Sandra and Buster and family I am so sorry for your loss. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU....LOVE YA JACKIE
- JACKIE SELLERS MATHEWS, Fleming, GA
Sandra, Buster and family We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. May God give you the strength to continue through the difficult days ahead.
- Pam Ford & Danny Stell, Pooler , Ga
We are so sorry to hear about Ms Barnes. Great memories when we were kids camping and going to the river. May these memories bring you comfort during this time
- Nancy Lowe Robinson, The Villages, Fl
William, Freddie, Gibson, David, Janice, Sandra and all the other family members- I am so sorry for your loss. Freddie and David, I know both of you and although I've never met your mother, I heard truly great things about her. May God give you peace within your heart at this time of sadness.
- Calvin, Guyton, GA
Sandra, so very sorry to hear about your sweet mama. I loved her and have such fond memories of being at your house.....what fun we had! Your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Mary and Harold were there to welcome her home! Love to all. Miriam
- Miriam Coppage, Claxton, Ga.
Freddie. my prayers for comfort and peace are lifted for you and your family. The loss of your Mom leaves an emptiness in your family that can only be filled with your fond memories. Speak of them often
- Diana Hodges, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
