J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Barrett, Pattie Newton

Monday, February 16, 2009

Wakefield
Pattie Newton Barrett, 82, of Wakefield, died on Monday, February 16, 2009. Born in Brunswick County on June 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Jackson and Adeline Maitland Newton. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Littleton.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, David Paul Barrett of Wakefield; a son, Douglas B. Barrett of Chesterfield; a sister, Dorothy N. Savedge of Littleton; a brother, Willie Bernard Newton of Petersburg; a grandson, Christopher Michael Barrett of Petersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, David Paul Barrett, Jr.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Purviance Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home in Wakefield. Rev. Connie Gibbs Morris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 6-8 PM and then for a short time after the funeral service at the Wakefield United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Waverly Rescue Squad, PO Box 583, Waverly, VA 23890. Condolences may be posted to www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Paul and Douglas,
I don't suppose you'll remember me but I am Frank "Rusty" Russell's oldest daughter. I remember the visits to your home in the early 1970's and Pattie making those great breakfasts for us each day. I recall our visits to your home with much fondness. On behalf of our family and especially my mother, our sincere condolescences. Pattie will be deeply missed but the legacy she leaves us all will be treasured.
Love
Robin

Posted by: Robin Russell Antonucci at February 20, 2009 11:45 AM

Dear Paul and family: I'm so sorry...my love and condolences to all of you. I'm so glad that you brought Pattie by to see me when I was so sick. I can't be there with you tonight or tomorrow, but I want you to know that my heart is with you always. We share such wonderful memories, playing music, our kids, trips, playing cards..and standing by me and my family when times were so hard. I know that Paul Jr. is welcoming her with open arms and imagine the joy for her in seeing him again, as we all will. Again, my love and memories are with you.
Thelma
Charlotte Price

Posted by: Thelma Atkins at February 18, 2009 10:48 AM

PAUL,DOUG & CHRIS
I AM SO SORRY! THERE ARE LOTS OF MEMORIES OF OUR
CHILDHOOD TOGETHER DOUG AS COUSINS AND AS NEIGHBORS AND THEY ALL INCLUDE YOUR MOM IN THEM!!
THOSE MEMORIES CONTINUED INTO OUR ADULTHOOD AS YOU GREW UP CHRIS! WE SURE MISSED PATTI AND PAUL WHEN THEY MOVED TO THE COUNTRY. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND I KNOW PAUL JR IS GLAD TO HAVE HIS MOM IN HEAVEN WITH HIM NOW!!
LOVE, VICKI

Posted by: VICKI HARRUP HALON at February 18, 2009 07:11 AM

Paul, Doug, Chris, Dorothy,and families:
I am so sorry to hear of Pattie's passing. We all share such good memories of our times together growing up; memories that I will cherish all my life. Especially the trip to Ohio and Nashville in the station wagon. I know there is a emptiness in your life and pray that the memories will bring comfort to you. I'm sure Paul,Jr. was there with open arms to greet her in heaven. My love always, Cookie Atkins

Posted by: Rose Atkins at February 17, 2009 12:58 PM