Darnella “Nellie” Walker Barber

November 14, 1953 - July 31, 2019
Darnella “Nellie” Walker Barber

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Darnella “Nellie” Walker Barber age 65, a resident of 215 Moonlight Lake Drive Lot # 12, New Bern, NC died at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
Nellie was born in Craven County on November 14, 1953 the daughter of the late Jesse Linwood Walker and Evelyn Voliva Walker.
She is survived by a daughter: Angela Renee Barber of Aurora, NC; two sisters: Katy Stilley of Aurora, NC; Brenda Turnage of Bayboro, NC and five grandchildren: Barry McNinch, Avery McNinch, Dylan Ward, Hope Barber and Layna Barber. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by a son: Roger Dale Barber, Jr., and two brothers: Jesse Richard Walker and Hal Duffy Walker.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of washington is serving the Barber family.

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  • July 31, 2019
    Katherine Morris says:
    I worked with Nellie at DOT. I liked her and very sorry to hear of her passing. I pray GOD'S PEACE and comfort will be with you all.

  • July 31, 2019
    Martha Crisp says:
    Just want you to know how sorry I am for the loss in your family. I was a friend of HD and Barbara. We camped behind your mom at Moonlight. I will never forget learning that she was HD's sister. My heart is with your family, may God bring Sweet Peace to you all.

  • August 01, 2019
    BILL ARCHBELL says:
    NELLIE WAS ALWAYS AN OUTGOING PERSON ! NOT ONLY A FRIEND ,BUT A COUSIN OF MINE, AND SISTER TOO MY WIFE,S BEST FRIEND ! GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME I PRAY !

  • August 01, 2019
    Laura & Coley Jordan says:
    So sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time.

  • August 01, 2019
    James Rowe says:
    To Katy, I'm so sorry to see the passing of Nellie. I hadn't seen her, or you for that matter since we graduated. She was always a character. You all were the first and last ones I picked up and dropped off on my bus route. I guess that leaves just you. I've lost all but Jamie, who lives in Hawaii. I'd like to see you sometime and reminisce about those days with you, Nellie, HD, and Dickie.

  • August 01, 2019
    Francis Swain says:
    I am so sorry to hear that Nellie has passed away. please know that a lot of people knew and loved Nellie. I haven't seen her in a long time, but when I did see her in the store, we had a good time remembering when. God bless you all and may The Lord give you comfort. Remember the good times.

  • August 01, 2019
    Gerrie Kinnion says:
    So sorry angela. This isn't easy. Losing a parent is awfully hard. It sucks. Love you

  • August 02, 2019
    Denise Toler says:
    We are so sorry for your loss. Nellie was a wild, wonderful person and I really enjoyed the years of knowing her and working with her. May God comfort you all in this time of sorrow.
    Denise Hollister Toler and family
    Wayne and Verna Hollister

  • August 02, 2019
    JENNIFER Meadows Baker says:
    Angela I am sorry about the loss of your moma (my 2nd moma). I love that woman with all my heart. Y'all have been family since Day 1. She will surely be missed and I will always remember her last conversation with me. I pray you find comfort during this time. Love you girl.