"His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me"

On December 9, 2021, Barbara Ellen Henderson Hymes departed this earthly life.  She was born on March 6, 1954 in Yonkers, New York.  She passed in Ladysmith, Virginia.

Barbara was raised as an only child by her parents George and Mary Bannister Holley.  The family moved back to their hometown in Indian Rock, Virginia.

Barbara always took care of others.  She was a hard worker in the field of nursing and caretaking.  She married and had children.  She adored her family immensely.

She was a follower of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She served her family and community.  She would help and talk to anyone. Barbara loved to travel, cook, and listen to music.  One of her favorite hymns was "Going Up Yonder".  She had a passion for life and enjoyed the scenery of nature.  She was so unique.

Preceding Barbara in death are her parents and the Hopkins sisters. Celebrating her memory are James Hymes, III, Elijah Beamon, Sr., Mario Burruss, (brother) James "Doc" Massey, Macel Clyburn, James Dillard, and Clay Hopkins.

Her children: Surfreda D. Lam, Frank Lam, Sterling Dawson, J. Levelle Hymes, (Rob Nelson) Patricia Nelson, and Ashley Powell.

Grandchildren: Xavia Dawson, Oliver Johnson, Jr., Tejana Lam, Nathaniel Twitchell, Valerie Lewis, and Rob Nelson, Jr.