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Nettie C Barber

April 5, 1925 ~ October 10, 2026

Born in: Barnesville, Georgia
Resided in: Atlanta, Georgia

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Mrs. Nettie C. Barber was born on April 5, 1925, in Lamar County, Georgia, to the late Nattie Johnson Spear and Turner Spear. Raised in a loving family, she accepted Christ at an early age and joined Spring Hill Baptist Church, now known as Greater Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, in Milner, Georgia. Her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. Known for her strong work ethic, caring spirit, and dedication to others, she began her career as a cook at Cavalier Restaurant and later served as manager of the Camp Wesley Senior Citizen Center for 14 years, retiring in October 1992.

During her years at the senior citizen center, Nettie coordinated meal services, organized arts and crafts activities, led devotionals, and arranged field trips that brought joy, fellowship, and meaningful experiences to the seniors she served. To her, serving others was more than a profession; it was a ministry of love and compassion. Mrs. Barber was preceded in death by her husband, Linell “Bill” Barber; her parents; twelve siblings; and her sons, Walter Lewis Williams, Jessie Roy Williams, Tommy Barber, Jerry Lynn Barber, and Herschel L. Harris.

She leaves to cherish her memory two beloved daughters, Yvonne R. Barber and Linda Ann Carter; five devoted sons, Larry Barber, Wade T. Barber, Marcel Barber, and Darrell Barber; Rodrick Barber Jr.; her son-in-law, Gregory Carter; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, one sister-in-law, other relatives, and friends. Mrs. Barber’s life was a testament to faith, hard work, selfless service, and unconditional love. Though she will be deeply missed, the lives she touched, the love she shared, and the legacy she leaves behind will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her

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Visitation: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
11:00 am

Room: Chapel

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431 SW Broad St.
Fairburn, GA 30213
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Funeral Service: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
12:00 pm

Room: Chapel

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431 SW Broad Street
Fairburn, GA 30213
770 964 7833

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Burial: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
3:00 pm

Greater Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church
117 Locust Street
Milner, GA 30257

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  1. Christine Collier Rest in peace, Grandmother. You will always be in my heart 💙

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  3. Von BARBER & ALL Her SIBLINGS says:
    October 12, 2026

    Eldest Daughter – Von BARBER & SIBLINGS. In Honor & Memory of OUR, Lovely – Very-Loving Kind, Wonderful – Phenomenal MOTHER. MOTHER, ❤️ Mrs. Nettie C. BARBER. You are 101 & 1/2-Years. ✝️. GOD, saw You were getting weary, so HE did what HE thought was Best. HE came & stood Beside You and whispered, “Come and Take Your Rest.” ✝️. LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED; YE BELIEVE IN GOD, BELIEVE ALSO IN ME. –JOHN – 14:01. MOTHER, WE, LOVE YOU TO INFINITY ♾️ ❤️ ♥️ & BEYOND. ✝️. VERY-LOVINGLY, ALL YOUR CHILDREN; GRAND-CHILDREN; GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN;
    GREAT, GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN; ALL YOUR FAMILIES; RELATIVES; FRIENDS; LOVED-ONES., ETC. ✝️. MOTHER, Baptized & in Church since 12-Years of Age. ✝️.

    SAT. – October 10th, 2026. ✝️.
    In The Name of The CHRIST &
    The FATHER Amen. ✝️. ✝️. ✝️.

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  4. Von BARBER and Rod BARBER, JR. says:
    October 12, 2026

    Von BARBER & ALL Her SIBLINGS. With Eternal ❤️ Love; Your Loving, Youngest Son: ROD BARBER, JR. ✝️.
    (MON- OCT. 12th, 2026 – Columbus Day Holiday).

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  5. Darrell BARBER, Youngest Child & Son. (Sat. – OCT. 10th, 2026.).

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  6. Rod BARBER, JR. – Youngest Child & Great, Grand-Son. ✝️.
    (SAT. – Oct. 10th, 2026).

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  7. Camillia (Spear) King says:
    October 12, 2026

    Queen, you lived an awesome life!! You took care of those you loved! We are all going to miss you! You ran your race for a looong loooooong time, you got tired and you were given your rest!! We love you! Rest well Queen 101 🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊️🕊️ praying for our family🙏🏾🙏🏾

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  8. We Love You So Much Great Grandma. We will forever love you more than you ever know miss lady 🥹💜💐

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  9. Danica Barber Daniels says:
    October 12, 2026

    Gmom/Mom you have been a best friend. I will miss you. You will always forever be in my heart.

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  10. We miss you grandma from your Boo and your grandbaby Milah. Keep your lap warm for me up there🩷

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  11. Candace DeLaney & Family
    St. Louis, Mo

    You have my Deepest Sympathy 🙏🏿

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    • Aunt See you live a long and beautiful life you will be missed and will never be forgotten will always be in my heart Love your niece TAN

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  12. Reginald and Lynn Lawrence says:
    October 12, 2026

    Our family sends our deepest condolences and Love.

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  13. OUR Eternal Love, for OUR, Loving-Mother. Beautiful; Kind; Gracious. ✝️. Larry BARBER.
    Wade BARBER. Marcel BARBER.

    Mother, Now Eternal Life & Eternal Rest, with The CHRIST. ✝️.
    (Dated: Monday – OCT. 12th, 2026 – Columbus Day Holiday).

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  14. i love you grandma so much i miss you more then ever and i know you always with me love your granddaughter taylor

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  15. Calandra “Treese” says:
    October 13, 2026

    Grandmama, I miss you so much! You will forever be in my heart. I am so thankful and grateful for every moment we shared and for all the beautiful memories you\’ve left me with. I will cherish them forever. I love you more than you will ever know, my sweet little baby. Until we meet again. ❤️

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  16. To my Barber Family,
    We are Praying for you all at this time of sorrow.

    Auntie Nettie C you will be missed

    From the family of your Late Nephew George Barber
    Brenda Rainey, Felecia Barber- Smith and Letricia Barber

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  17. Sylvia Spear Lewis ,Sending my condolences 🙏 to the Family. Always in our hearts never forgotten ❤️. Thank you God for the times we had her in our lives. She is in the Masters hands ✋️ and he knows what is best for us. Weeping may endure for a night 🌙 but JOY cometh in the MORNING AMEN 🙏 🙌 😊

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  18. Sylvia Spear Lewis ,Sending my condolences 🙏 to the Family. Always in our hearts never forgotten ❤️. Thank you God for the times we had her in our lives. She is in the Masters hands ✋️ and he knows what is best for us. Weeping may endure for a night 🌙 but JOY cometh in the MORNING AMEN! 🙏 🙌 😊

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  19. My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God continue to bless you, cover you and heal your hurting hearts doing your time of bereavement.

    M. Stacey Thomas.

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  20. Great Aunt C, I’m so glad for the memories of you that Have. Memories of our Sundays at Spring Hill Baptist Church with your Brother James Dixson and memories of us working at Camp Wesley, Your smile and kindness will be forever in my Heart.

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  21. Maudelle Bealer/Olivia Barber says:
    October 13, 2026

    My deepest Condolences to My Family. Aunt C i have fond memories of Homecoming at Spring Hill every 4th Sunday in July for many years. Another Angel got her WINGS.

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  23. To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and always. Our beloved mother will be missed..let us continue to pray and keep the faith. Knowing that God is always there for us.

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  24. My deepest condolences to the family…your niece Ellen Stegall, Hazel’s daughter.

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    • Youngest Daughter Linda Ann Carter Mom/Best friend,I will forever cherish the times we spent together in this Universe. WE shared an adventurous life filled with unforgettable moments and precious memories, I thank God for blessing me with you, my love for you and the beautiful memories we created together will live on in my heart forever ♥️

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  25. Mom/Best Friend I will forever cherish the times we spent together in this Universe. We shared an adventurous life filled with unforgettable moments and precious memories, I thank God for you and the beautiful memories we created together will live on in my heart forever ♥️

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  26. Jill And Johnnie Word says:
    October 14, 2026

    With love and sincere condolences. May Allah be with you as Mrs. Nettie makes her path to Allah. Prayers for the family!

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  28. It’s an honor to pay tribute to my grandmother, a woman who lived 101 years and left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.

    Today, I choose to remember my grandmother for the love she showed us, the doors she kept open & She always welcomed us with open arms & For that, I will always be grateful…

    Grandma I love you & May you rest peacefully
    (NO MATTER WHAT IM FOREVER YOUR GRANDCHILD🥰🥰 (Jesse middle daughter)

    Sharon

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  29. MOTHER; WE, Love You to
    Infinity ♾️ and Beyond. ✝️.

    So very-Grateful & Thankful, that You were Blessed to Live a Long & Fruitful Life, of: 101 & 1/2 Years. ✝️. You were truly Blessed and You are Greatly-Missed. ✝️.

    May WE, NEVER Forget the Good Things CHRIST Has Done for You. ✝️.
    —-Psalms 103:02—-

    With Utmost and Un-dying ❤️ Love.
    ALL Your Children. Von & her Siblings.
    (Thurs.- OCT. 15th, 2026.).

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