Funeral services for Mrs. Natasha Boneparte, 40, of 740 Dantzler Street, Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Cedar Grove AME Church Cemetery. Elder Roger Williams is officiating.

Mrs. Natasha Barnwell-Boneparte, daughter of Mr. Stephen Barnwell and Jeanette Rickenbaker Barnwell, was born December 17, 1982 in Bamberg County, South Carolina.

Natasha was educated in the public schools of Orangeburg County and was a graduate of Edisto High School. She furthered her education at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, where she studied to become a nursing aide. She also studied cosmetology.

Natasha was employed at MUSC Orangeburg as a catering Associate. she also was employed at The Husqvarna Group Orangeburg SC.
Natasha grew up in Cedar Grove AME Church singing in the choir and participating in annual conference. She also attended The United Refuge Church. She is known for her wittiness and sense of humor. She always had a way of making you laugh.

Natasha was preceded in death by her father, Stephen Barnwell; grandparents: Hilda Barnwell and Noble (Rosebud Calloway) Rickenbaker; aunt, Eloise Rickenbaker; and uncle, Randy Rickenbaker

Natasha leaves to cherish fond memories: her husband, Willie Boneparte of the home; four sons: Timothy A. Barnwell, Nathaniel L. Barnwell, Judaea S. Fludd and Tarez T Barnwell; three grandchildren: Aulaya, Christian, Royal Barnwell all of Orangeburg SC; her mother, Jeanette R. Barnwell; sisters: Stephanie and Alicia Barnwell all of Orangeburg SC; sisters-in-law: Shadona (Mike) Brown and Daja (Tarrance) Boneparte all of Orangeburg SC; mother-in-law,Theresa Duley of Orangeburg SC; father-in-law, Willie (Angela) Boneparte of Orangeburg SC; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 1:00pm- 6:00pm.

Family and friends may visit the residence of her mother, Jeanette Barnwell, 862 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, or call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and masks are required during visitation and funeral services.