Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For Ellie Ray Barfield

Mr. Ellie Ray Barfield was born on April 9, 1938 to the late Everette (Eb) Barfield and the late Gwen Malone. He had one brother: Ossie Lee (Robbie) Barfield who preceded him in death and two sisters: Virginia Barfield and Linda Dodd. Ellie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Barlow United Methodist Church. He married the late Olivia Dority.

He worked for the USPS in Chicago for many years before he began working with UPS where he dedicated over 30 years of service to them.

He was a devoted father, brother, son grandfather and uncle. Ellie enjoyed spending time with family, traveling and the sound of the slot machines in his prime. Ellie was called to his eternal rest on January 27, 2020. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Ellie leaves to cherish his memory four loving daughters and two loving sons, Wimpy (Tracy) Chambers, Ramona Barfield, LaDonna Barfield, Danielle Barfield, Emanual (Dianne) Guise and Riley Dority; four special nieces, Anita (Greg) Brown, Sylvia (Jim) Clingman, Barbara (Mark) Flournoy and Mia (Nathan) Onley, nine grandchildren, Ilona (Daniel), Max (preceded him in death) Avery, Artavis, Raymond, Jason, Deanna, Adyemi and Mfumu. A host of family & friends.

~PLACE OF SERVICE: Barlow U.M. Church, Sallis, MS

~DATE OF SERVICE: Monday 2/03/2020 at 11:00 a.m.

~INTERMENT: Barlow U.M. Church, Sallis, MS

~VISITATION: Friday, 1/31/2020 at Winters Funeral Home Kosciusko, MS.

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Special thank you to the Brown family for your thoughtfulness and support during this time of need. ~The Barfield Family~

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Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, Joust thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part. ~The Barfield Family~

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To the family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that soon God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”(Rev. 21:3,4) May this promise give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathies.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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