March 19, 1933 – February 13, 2019
Barbara Booth, 85 years of age, passed on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Esprit Whispering Ridge Assisted Living Center.
Barbara was born Marcella Barbara Jean Barnett, March 19, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Nelson Robert and Erma Jean Barnett. She was the oldest of three children; two preceded her in death; Brothers; Melvin Harold Barnett and Robert Nelson Barnett. Her family later moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she met George Earl Booth. George and Barbara were married on March 25th 1954.
Barbara was able to touch the hearts of many during her life. She worked as the manager of the record department at Brandeis Department store for many years. She also took pride in being a member of Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved working in the church and cherished praising the Lord. Always enjoying helping others, she served as a deaconess and worked alongside her husband, Elder Booth, for many years until her health prevented her services. Barbara loved to read her bible, praying for and with others, baking, spending time with family, traveling, and listening to Gospel music. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, and friend, who always thought of others first.
Barbara is survived by:
Children: Clarence Barnett of Newport Beach California, Gwen Barnett of Omaha Nebraska
Loura Hall of Omaha, NE, George Booth Jr. of Tokyo Japan, Lorita White of Bellevue, NE
Grandchildren: Eugene Barnett of Omaha, NE, La Shonda Tuff of Bellevue, NE
Latoi Sullenger of Surprise, AZ
Great Grandchildren: Rebecca Barnett of Omaha, NE, Samantha Barnett of Omaha, NE
Jazel Tuff of Omaha, NE, Lellana Barbara Tuff of Omaha, NE, Layla Sullenger of Surprise, AZ
Ryan Sullenger of Surprise, AZ
Barbara will be deeply missed, but her memory will carry on with all of those who were blessed with the opportunity to know and love her. In closing we leave you with one of her favorite Bible passages, Psalm 23.
Funeral Services 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 20th at Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3336 Lake St., Omaha, NE 68111. Visitation: 1pm-2pm. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery.
