July 3, 93, La Grange
Doris Barwick Barfield, 93, of La Grange, peacefully passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. Doris was born June 2, 1924 in Lenoir County to the late John D. Barwick and Estelle Smith Barwick. Doris was wife to the late William Earl Barfield. Life for Doris revolved around her family and their happiness. She took great pride in being matriarch of her family and nothing was better to her than being a farmer’s wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. A true southern lady, her bright smile and warm hugs endeared her to everyone she came in contact with. Doris enjoyed tending to her yard and garden. Often times, the meals she prepared included the vegetables she had grown and canned. Her family has many fond memories of her cooking and the sweet smells coming from her kitchen. No one made a better pecan pie. In her happiest moments, Doris was surrounded by her loving family. A woman of strong faith, Doris was a longtime member of Wheat Swamp Christian Church. Her faith in Jesus and concern for others was exhibited in all areas of her life. Her life personified Proverbs 31.
A service to celebrate and honor Doris’ life will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. from Wheat Swamp Christian Church. Graveside committal services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Doris is survived by four children, Jewel B. Wells and husband, Leon, Vickie B. Singleton and husband, Chris, Nancy B. Lee, and Bernie Barfield and wife, Kelly; ten grandchildren, Amy Lyerly and husband, Dwayne, Reagan Myers and husband, Jason, Burke Saunders and wife, Lock, Zac Singleton and wife, Beth, Paige McGovern and husband, Mac, Blake Saunders and wife, Liza, Ansley Hammond and husband, Brandon, Townson Wells, Peyton Barfield and Karsen Barfield; eleven great-grandchildren, Harrison, Ava Claire, Asher, Lucy, McNair, Myra Grace, Mackey, Hank, Quinn, Juniper and Theo. Doris was also preceded in death by a daughter, Delores Barfield; son-in-law, Bob Lee; and siblings, Ida Stallings, Mildred Letchworth, Jane White, John D. Barwick and Hardy Barwick.
Family and friends will be received Thursday following the memorial service and at other times they will be at the home of Bernie & Kelly Barfield, 1787 Holly Ridge Road, Kinston. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com. Memorials may be made Wheat Swamp Christian Church, 3732 Wheat Swamp Road, La Grange, NC 28551. Arrangements are with Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.