J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Barnes, Jamelle A.

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Jamelle Ameen Barnes, 54 of Raleigh, NC died peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Jameil and Julia Ameen of Hopewell, VA. Mrs. Barnes grew up in Hopewell, VA and formally lived in the Richmond, VA area. She was a graduate of Mary Washington College and Duke University, was a Deputy Director of Scientific Relations with Bayer Pharmaceuticals and attained Life Master status with the American Contract Bridge Association. Mrs. Barnes is survived by two daughter, Julia Kathleen Barnes of Raleigh, NC, Ashley Elizabeth Barnes of Kill Devil Hills, NC and their father, William Richard Barnes, III of Manteo, NC, two sisters, Roma Lackey of Colonial Heights, VA, Elizabeth Feighner of Laurel, MD, one brother, William Ameen of Manassas, VA and ten nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends, Friday, June 17, 2005 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T.T.Morriss Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 11:00AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Bill Wash, pastor of First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association, 9221 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23235. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Jamelle. I first got to know Jamelle when the northside of W. Broadway attended DuPont Elementary. One of my earliest memories is when Julia offered to take me home after school, but she had to run by the house first to get Jamelle's dancing shoes. I kept saying I needed to call home and let them know where I was and Julia said we are getting ready to leave. Well, the housekeeper at my home thought I had been kidnapped and had called my Dad at work about the time I finally arrived home. We met again in high school and pledged together. I have some fond memories of our times together in high school. Pam Lester Anderson and I were talking recently about something that she and Jamelle did in high school and I laughed so much I was in tears. It was the first time I had heard the story. Jamelle touched so many lives and she will live on in all our hearts and memories! May the comfort and love of friends and family help you through this very difficult time.

Posted by: Sandy Sacra Hughes at June 24, 2005 02:29 PM

Dear Kate & Ashley,

I'm very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I also remember how strong-spirited Jamelle was. She reminds me of how much strength we really have inside of us to face all of life's challenges. I wanted you to know I was thinking of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Lots of love always, Jackie

Posted by: Jackie Graf at June 19, 2005 02:31 PM

As one of the many doctors who had the privilege of knowing Jamelle on a professional basis, I was greatly saddened by the news of her passing. She was a great lady to work with and always a joy to see. I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family. John Lemmer

Posted by: John Lemmer, MD at June 19, 2005 02:49 AM

Dear Kate and Ashley
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Jamelle was one of my favourite Bayer colleagues and I will miss her greatly but will always remember her very fondly. I admired her tremendous spirit in this fight and just loved all of our chats! She was a champion!
I am sorry that I couldn't be with you yesterday but at 11 am EST I toasted her star with champagne on my flight back to NZ.
My thoughts are with you both and your family
Sincerely
Jill

Posted by: Jill Porter at June 18, 2005 08:37 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Jamelle's passing. I was a "Baby Jeep" with her, so of course I have many fond memories of that time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by: Charlene Nobles Seitz at June 18, 2005 01:58 PM

I was saddened by the news of Jamelle's passing. I knew her for many years and worked with her on numerous projects at Bayer. My condolences to her family.

God Bless,

Dan Cortese

Posted by: Dan Cortese at June 17, 2005 09:13 PM

Dear Kate and Ashley and family

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear mother, Jamelle. I knew her through work at Bayer. I always thought of her as someone that was full of life and spirit. She fought through so much during the past several years and her lively spirit kept her going when many others would have given up. May you memories of her love of you sustain you.

Brenda Riske

Posted by: Brenda Riske at June 17, 2005 11:12 AM

Dear Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss; Jamelle was a high school sorority sister of mine and such a kind, beautiful person, inside and out. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Chappell Moody

Posted by: Bonnie Chappell Moody at June 17, 2005 11:10 AM

I met jamelle at the bridge table and for the past dozen years she has been a nice friend to see at the tournaments we frequented. I'm sorry to hear of her passing. I know the joy of having had her in your life will make up for the loss you are feeling now. On behalf of her many bridge friends and us, we offer our condolences.

Posted by: paul & lee johnson at June 16, 2005 03:21 PM

Very sorry to hear the news about Jamelle. I knew her back in our "teen years". I was the paperboy for the Hopewell News and enjoyed talking with her and my girlfriend at the time, Pam Djiovanidis, who lived right up around the curve. I was a year ahead of them in school. Great summertime memories of hanging out with them (flirting I guess you would call it) when I should have been delivering papers !! Again, very sorry to hear her passing. Prayers with you and your family. Regards, Rudy Glass

Posted by: Rudy Glass at June 16, 2005 10:59 AM

Dear Kate: I am so sorry to hear the sad news about your mother.
You have been a wonderful daughter to her and my prayers are with you and your family.
With love,
Wendy Parker

Posted by: Wendy Parker at June 16, 2005 10:31 AM