I am getting ready to go to Jesse Kersey’s ('58) funeral and thought I would shoot an email to you regarding the death of a classmate.

It is in the Daily Press today, Wed., 04/26 that Jeanette Fowler Barrett passed away. She was in my class, class of 1960. She had a brother, Billy, class of 1961; he graduated with my wife Patty (Andrews). He predeceased Jeanette.

Jeanette was a nice girl and I recall that I was in the 4th grade with her at Walter Reed, the one year I went there. She sat directly behind me and beside Mary Frances Koskinas. Jeanette’s funeral is private, per the newspaper.

Take care my friend and keep up the good work.

Best Regards, Fred Mays, ‘60

   Thank you so much, Fred. With my great gift for denial, I would have missed this, as I didn't know Jeanette. I read her obituary and thought it must surely be another family of Fowler's, as I had no idea that Billy (whom I remember so well from Band) had died, nor have I been able to locate an obituary for him. You and Patty have my sympathies on the passing of your classmates.

She was born January 4, 1942, in Johnston County, NC to the late Emmitt and Christine Fowler. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy G. Fowler.

Jeanette is survived by her husband of 45 years, John Wayne Barrett; children, Robin West (Gene) and Kimberly Hemry (Bob); grandchildren, James Ferrell (Sierra), Nicole Hill (Jason) and Daniel West; great grandchildren, Jayden, Carlee, Bella and Caleb; uncle, Bobby G. Wilder; sister-in-law, Patricia Swank (Bill) and nieces; special friends, Molly Tadlock, Betsie Harris, Diane Capps and Eloise Ranier; and a host of other friends.

Jeanette enjoyed dancing (Shagging), camping, and NASCAR. Her favorite driver was Davey Allison. Her most favorite thing was going to the beach at Nags Head with chair, umbrella and a cooler with Coors. She retired from Crestar Bank.

In Jeanette's memory contributions may be given to the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 9, Bena, VA 23018.

Arrangements under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point.

Please visit www.hoggfh.com to share condolences and memories with the family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Jeanette, my Godmother and my mother's most precious best friend in the world. You will be truly missed. I know my mother's heart is broken because you are no longer here to laugh with, cry with, talk with and support each other and really? now who is going to remind her that "The Bachelorette" is coming on! You always made me feel special when I was around you growing up and as an adult. You'll never know how much it meant when you would say, "How are you, baby girl?" So many memories. To Wayne, Robin, Kim and family, I wish you beautiful memories of her and peace. I know you could feel every day, how much she loved you all. That was just the kind of person I remember her to be. I love you all, always. 

Kelly

~ Kelly Miller

April 25, 2017

Robin and Kim,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families. When I think of your mother, I remember her as a proud and strong woman with great style and passion. May your memories and families comfort you thru this difficult time.
Love you both ! Debbie (Greene) Black

~ Deborah A. Black

April 26, 2017

Wayne, I am so sorry to read of the passing of your wife. Please take comfort in the many good times you shared throughout your lives, and may those memories help ease the pain and sorrow that you now feel.

~ Rick Thomasson, Newport News, Virginia

April 26, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are so very sorry for the passing of Jeanette. It seems such a short time ago that we were together at Blue Light enjoying dancing and good music. Bill and Darlene Zehrbach

~ Bill and Darlene Zehrbach, Hampton, Virginia

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  Wayne and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Jeanette's passing. Since I left Fox Auto I haven't been in touch as much as I wish I had been. I always enjoyed talking with Jeanette on the phone and seeing her when they would come in for repairs. RIP, Jeanette. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
 

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