Shirley Boyette Barnette, 73, of Hampstead passed peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.
She was born November 28, 1941 in Centralia, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Roy Franklin and Martha Mae Ezzell Boyette. Also lovingly remembered is her husband, Paul L. Barnette; brother, Jimmy Boyette and sister, Sudie Evelyn Boyette all who preceded Shirley in death..
Shirley is survived by her son, Steve Barnette (Shelley); daughters, Rhonda Bradley (John) and Robin Garner (Don); grandchildren, Casey Barnette, Steven Barnette, Jr., Brittany Lee Williams, Leslie Lewis (Blake), Shannon Rinko (Chad) and Amanda Barnette; great grandchildren, Kimber Rinko and Bentley Rinko; sisters, Fannie Mae Boyette and Jodie Beck (Steve); many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Serving her Lord on a daily basis, Shirley was a long time faithful member of Castle Hayne Advent Christian Church.
Shirley loved her family and was a loving mother, "Nana", sister and friend. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought much joy in Shirley's life and in her later years she cherished every minute spent with them. God's beautiful world and all of nature, especially butterflies, humming birds were of great enjoyment to Shirley. Until her health began to fail Shirley also enjoyed gardening. Her love of family, steadfast faith and beautiful smile will always be remembered
The family will receive friends 5 to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Castle Hayne Advent Christian Church with service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Randall Smith will officiate the service.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a memorial gift in memory of Shirley Boyette Barnette to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physician's Drive, Wilmington NC 28401.
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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends 5 to 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Castle Hayne Advent Christian Church with service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Randall Smith will officiate the service.