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La Wanda Barber Obituary
La Wanda Lee Barber "Lou",78, momma was born in Kingsport TN on January 26, 1945, and crossed over River Jordan January 21, 2024.
She was a loving soul that nourished everything she touched. Life was momma's most valuable asset, she grabbed it each and every day.
She made the best with every situation and touched the lives of all that knew her.
She thanked God for his mercy and grace and enjoyed sharing her testimony. Momma was a cosmetologist for over 42 years, a profession that fit her well. She loved to talk and never met a stranger.
She made a family with dad and raised three girls. Thank you, momma, for everything you did to make us a family. Thank you for the love you filled us with and every sacrifice you made. I wish we could take some of that love and share it with the whole world right now. We will forever be grateful to God for allowing us to call you momma. We will carry you with us daily. Happy birthday in heaven. Love you forever.
Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mildred Vaughn; husband, Michael Anthony Barber; and sister, La Donna Davenport.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters; Jody (Larry) Crawley, Susan (Franklin) Holton, and Tracy (Brian) Riordan; six grandchildren, Jeffery (Heather) Barber, Katherine (Alex) Weiss, Addison Holton, Ethan Holton, Rachel, and Benjamin Riordan; three great-grandchildren, Harriet, Lavender, Woulfe; aunt, Kathleen Brewer; sister, Dinah (Matt) Barber; brother, Michael Vaughn; along with several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service for La Wanda Barber will be conducted at 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until the service hour.
A Graveside and Committal Service will be held Friday, January 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Those attending are asked to meet at Oak Hill Funeral Home by 12:00 noon.
To share memories and condolences with the family please visit www.oakhillfh.com
The care of La Wanda Lee Barber "Lou" and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Cathy Frazure
January 24, 2024
Lou I meet you when my son Brian and Tracy where planning their wedding, and we became friends. You will be missed by many.
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