Patricia V. Barron

2/4/1942 – 3/30/2018

Patricia Velma Givens Barron known to all as “Big Mama” born on February 4, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska. Proceeded in death by her parents Charles Elmer “Bassie” Givens and Lena Yarber Givens, brother Elmer Givens Jr., and Veotis Givens.

Patricia attended Kellom elementary and graduated from Central high school in 1960. After graduating high school, Patricia joined the United States Navy where she spent four years performing bookkeeping duties until the time of her discharge as a 3rd class petty officer. Patricia also attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she studied sociology.

Patricia was the founder of Big Mama’s Kitchen & Catering a national known restaurant featuring soul food located in the heart of North Omaha.

Patricia is survived by sister Lillie McCoy (DeRoyce Dorsey, Grayson OK), brother Raymond Givens (Virgilia, Omaha, NE). Daughters Donna Harrison, Deborah Craddock, Delena Givens-Brown (Steve Brown) and Gladys Harrison.

Patricia leaves to mourn 17 grandchildren, 31 great- grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted daughter’s, other relatives and close friends.

Services:

Wake

Fort Street Church of Christ

5922 Fort St, Omaha, NE 68104

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Visitation 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Wake 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Funeral

Fort Street Church of Christ

5922 Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68104

Thursday, April 5, 2018

11:00am

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to the Metropolitan Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 3777, Omaha, NE 68103-0777 to benefit the Patricia “Big Mama” Barron Culinary Scholarship. Please indicate the scholarship name in the check memo line. Memorial contributions can also be given online at:https://webapps.mccneb.edu/waystogive/Give/ indicate the scholarship name in the donation is in honor of section.