To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die.
~ Ecclesiastes 3:1.2

Nelvine Barnes was born on December 4, 1925 to the late Prinkleton Barnes and Janie Wright Barnes in Tillman, SC. She was the eldest of 11 children. Nel, as she was affectionately called, was the beloved mother of 7 children. She was preceded in death by her son, Eugene Thompson, and 8 of her siblings. While growing up, Nel's heart was always open, and she always did everything she could to help others. Because of her love for others, she became a Certified Nursing Assistant. In this profession she was able to help countless individuals for many
years.

In 1949, she accepted God's loving call and was baptized in the Seventh-day Adventist Message. Shortly after, she relocated to Miami, FL where she became a faithful member of the Miami Bethany Seventh-day Adventist Church. While there, she faithfully served as a member of the Senior Usher Board, King's Daughters, and the Gospel Choir, and willingly served in other capacities as needed.


The scenery for Nelvine changed in 2012, when she relocated to Dixie, GA. There she joined the Dixie Seventh-day Adventist Church Family in Outman. GA where she was loved sincerely. She was known as Mama Thompson and even in her 90s took an interest in the health and fitness club of the church.

On Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 4:23 am, she closed her eyes to rest as she waits for Jesus' return.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Rebecca T. Freely of Philadelphia, PA; her son, Nelson Andrews (Cassandra) of Miami, FL; her daughter, Mary A. Ashley (Eddie of Dixie, GA; her daughter, Sara Ramos of Brooklyn, NY; her son, Prinkleton Thompson of Miami, FL; her daughter, Barbara Keys (Gary) of Quitman, GA; her sisters, Amelia Barnes and Sally Stephenson of Miami, FL; 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren; 11 great, great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends who loved her and will
miss her dearly.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 1PM-7PM.

Funeral services are Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Dixie Seventh Day Adventist Church in Quitman, Georgia. Burial follows at First Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery in Grooverville, Georgia. Livestream of the service will be available.