Harriet Josephine Barras

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Celebrating the life of
Harriet Josephine BarrasNovember 12, 1931 - August 19, 2010

Harriet Josephine Reynolds Barras – Savannah – Harriet Josephine Reynolds Barras passed away peacefully August 19th, 2010 at Hospice Savannah. She was born November 12, 1931 in Savannah to the late Harry Joseph Reynolds and Gertrude Reynolds. She was also predeceased by her sisters Betty Lockett and Margie McDonough and her brother Harry Reynolds, Jr. Harriet was a lifelong resident of Savannah spending almost all of her life on her beloved Isle of Hope. She was educated in the public school system in Savannah and graduated from Commercial High School. Harriet was a homemaker while her two sons were growing up and later started a career as nurse working at Memorial Hospital. After she left Memorial she did private duty nursing care for years. She loved the river and was happy to throw a cast net for hours on end and she could pick crabs as fast as anyone in the city. Harriet inherited a love of cooking from her father and was always one of the first to show up when someone she knew had lost a loved one, bringing them her special comfort food, chicken and dumplings. Harriet also loved garage sales. If she wasn't out hitting the sales on Saturday mornings, she was having one of her own or helping a friend with theirs. She was a natural clown and a cut-up and loved to make her friends laugh. Until she was taken ill she was a member of a clogging group and loved to dance especially when she had a chance to visit a nursing home. Harriet is survived by her beloved husband of thirty five years, Roland A. "Blackie" Barras, sons Howard Lee Moore, Jr. and Sammy Moore, step-daughter Lisa Barras and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Dell Zeigler and brother-in-law Bubba Zeigler and brother-in-law Carl McDonough. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces and a multitude of friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 23, 2010 at the Isle of Hope Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, Georgia 31406. The family would like to request that in lieu of flowers that donation be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, Georgia 31416.

Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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With deepest sympathy.

- Jack Holland, Savannah, GA

Dear Family- So sorry I could not be there today with Murray to attend the memorial. I will never forget Harriet's compassion and thoughtfulness throughout the time she was attending Joe Stovall many years ago. We always shared laughs and stories at The Pig...or any place on Isle of Hope. Her smile was contagious! She did love her boys! Our thoughts and prayers..She was an angel. Helen and Murray Marshall

- Helen Marshall, , GA

One thing I know is HEAVEN is a happier place now because Harriet is there making everybody laugh..I send my love and symphathy to all...

- Helen Reynolds Moshenrose, Ocean Springs, MS

Sammy,on behalf of the Isle of Hope Vol.Fire Dept. we share your loss.Our thoughts and paryers are with you and your family.

- Thomas & Debi Christiansen, Savannah, GA

Sammy, Bugs, Blackie and Family. Have known Harriett for many years. She was the type person you loved the first time you met her. She always had a smile and something nice to say. It was a great pleasure to be in her company. Geri and Greg Hendrix

- Geri Hendrix, Savannah, GA

Blackie, Howard, and Sammy, Robert and I are so sorry for your loss. Harriet was definitely one of a kind and a true native of Isle of Hope. She was so kind and helpful to me when we were going through Robbie's illness. I will always remember our talks down on the marina when she would always have a smile and a kind word to share. May it be of some comfort to all of you that Robbie was there to welcome Harriet into Heaven. God bless,

- Jeannie and Robert Smith, Savannah, GA

Harriet was a great lady that loved Blackie and her boys. She was a fine neighbor and she will be missed every day.

- Lee Hughes, Savannah, GA

All of our love, support and comfort goes out to the whole family. Harriet will be so missed by so many. She was a loving, giving mainstay on Isle of Hope and in Savannah, and it's just never going to be the same without her. We love you all and we will share this loss with you, and hope we can help turn our thoughts and remembrances to all of the good, fun and loving things that Harriet gave us to recall.

- Hope and Rick Harris, Dahlonega, GA

Ms. Harriet was a wonderful neighbor to my parents and a blessing to all who knew her. Her bright smile and generous spirit will be greatly missed by all who loved her and called her a friend. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you Blackie, Howard, Sammy and all of her extended family

- Barbara Norton Williams, Burns, TN

Ms.Harriet was a becon of light to us all,she was one of those special people that you will always remember.She was one of many mother's from the island that helped shape the character of all of us who grew up there.Our Loss is Heaven's Gain !God Speed Ms Harriet,we love you very much!

- Billy and Cheryl Beckmann, Keysville, GA

My thoughts and Prayers are with Ms,Harriet's family...she was a nice lady and special person. May God Bless each and every one of you and friends.......

- Helene Estill McCoy, Jacksonville, FL

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Miss Harriet was a very kind and loving lady..always ready with a smile. Love Norm & Judy Schoch

- Judy & Norm Schoch, Stuart, FL