Sharon Denise Barnes Brown,64, of New Bern-Perry Town Community passed Saturday, March 12, 2022 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Viewing hours are 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary.
Her service is 2:00 PM, Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel.
She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Rainey and son, Devin Brown both of New Bern; her mother Erma Simmons Best and step father, Jerry Best New Bern; three brothers, Jeffrey Barnes, Raleigh, NC, Hector Barnes, New Bern, Clinton Barnes, Georgia; two sisters, Kimberly West, Kenansville, NC and Holly Barnes, New York; four grandchildren.
Masks are required and social distancing followed.
To our Classmate Hector Barnes, our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God continue to bless your family and friends. RIP my name sake. Sharon C. Holloway Bryant
Love Kim and the family sorry for loss
Our sincere condolences to Cousin Erma & Family. Sharon, you will truly be missed. We pray that God will comfort and strength each of you during this time sadness. We love you, Aunt Mattie, Cousin Jannia & Family. Jacksonville, NC.
To Kim, Erma, Jerry, Brittany, Devon, the entire family...I am deeply sorry for your loss. Sharon was a wonderful person and an amazing mother, great sister and daughter. She will be truly missed. Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Arletta, Bre, Daisy
My deepest condolence to the family Sharon was a good long time friend of mine the family. Are heart hurt when I heard of Silence passing I will forever love and miss her. To have a friend like Sharon you had a friend. Love always Lillie Faye.
Always a gentle smile! Always a soft and tender voice! Always a kind word! Always generous! Always a loving friend! "GONE, BUT NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN! The Aspostel Paul said, "Absent from the body." "Is present with THE LORD." AMEN! RIP, MY Dear Cousin! Charles Hicks
I remember Sharon as a devoted mother. She always put her children first. I am so sad to hear of her passing. She was so much fun and livened up our work place. She will be missed by so many.
To Sharon's family and to all who loved her, I am falling short of words to express my deep sorrow on the sudden passing of our dear Sharon, I met Sharon when they moved into the S2 building and I lived in the K2 building in Craven Terrace. But by time we entered into high school there was a group of us, Katrina Buck, Pamela Clark, Edna Williams (RIP), Joann Clark, and myself ( Hermine Ernul), I can still recall it like yesterday all the crazy things we did, ok everyone your secrets are safe with me, skipping classes hanging out at West Craven High School, on Friday nights sneaking to the Hidey Ho Club, and having Mark Best to make sure we were safe he was our bodyguard.. the sleep overs at Pam and Joann aunt Carolyn's house, hanging out at Glenburnie Park, stuffed in Edna car and Pam and Joann mustang sitting on each other's laps because there was no room. ( ok your secrets aren't safe with me) after we graduated we all went our separate ways, some went off to college while others married and started families, But I always welcome seeing Sharon at every opportunity because she was so kind and was always quick to compliment you.. Sharon was a friend to all and not only that she was a GRADUATE to one of the greatest classes THE CLASS OF 1975 !!! YOU REST IN PEACE Sharon Denise Barnes-Brown. ( written with a heavy heart ) There are no goodbyes Milton and Hermine Ernul Lovick ( Virginia Beach, Va )
I remember Sharon as a Devoted and Loving Mother who through visits to the hospital with Devin became a dear Friend to me. I am so saddened by the news of her passing. Devin and the rest of the Family and Friends I pray that God will grant you all the strength to deal with this most terrible of times. Know that you all are in my Thoughts and Prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!! Henry Dancy | Pinetops NC
Our sincere condolences and prayers are for you. Sharon was a good person and everytime we saw her, she had a praise in her heart and a word of love in her voice. Rest in Peace Sharon. You've earned your crown.
Mike and Joan Sidberry New Bern, NC
My sincere condolences to cousins Brittany, Devin, Aunt Erma, Clinton 111, Jeff, Pete & the entire family... May you be comforted at this time of sorrow. My heart hurts.. Just know I love you ALL!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️
Our deepest condolences. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers~ Barnes/James Family
May God comfort the family in their hour of need.
To Sharon's Family, it seems as though we've been sending more condolences in the past month that we wished we didn't have to do. There are little words to convey to you during this difficult time of sadness. We will miss Sharon; our hearts are heavy. We fondly remember all the fun and good times we shared together since our youth which started in our village, Craven Terrace. Another 1975 Classmate has been called home and we are forever saddened. We will pray for your strength in the days ahead. She was loved and she will be missed. Starlin and Pamela Simmons-Beatty, Durham, NC.
To Erma,Jerry and the entire Family sorry for your loss uou have my prayers and sincere condolences. Mattie Williams Jones
Condolences , love, and prayers to the family. May God give you peace and mercy in this trying time.
Rest well Sharon! Deepest sympathy, Belinda Hester and family
You were a beautiful person. We graduated together (New Bern High School - Class of 75)and also worked together at Weyerhaeuser. This is hard to believe as aI just saw you the other day...may you Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers to your family 💖💖💖
Condolences to the family. Sharon was a very sweet and kind person. We are praying for God to give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sarah Littlejohn Smith and family Class of 75
To my classmate Brittany and her family, I pray that God gives you the strength and understanding that's needed to get through this sad time. I will keep you all lifted in prayer. Love Always Margo
Keeping You Close in Caring Thoughts and Prayers. Though your heart must hold deep sadness at the loss of the one you loved, may it also hold the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you...Praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit, and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace. With heartfelt sympathy, Loretta & Floretta Gooding "Class of 1975"
Mother and Father and family of Sharon, we are very sorry for your loss of Sharon to the mankind's greatest enemy death. May your hope in her resurrection never fade as promised at Luke 20:38, even the dead are living to Jehovah just as the living are. -Joseph & Charissa Bizzell, Havelock, NC
To: Erma & The entire family, May God in His tender mercy lighten the burden of your great sorrow and give you comfort. With heartfelt sympathy, Lydia Gooding & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
C Finkley
Condolences to the family Sharon was such a light always a smile for those she met Prayers for the family God's Peace
Love and prayers of comfort for my family
My prayers are with the family. Sending my love. Akilah Sanders4
My sincere condolences to the family. Sharon was authentic and pure, she was a humble sweet spirit. I will miss her smile. Tawnda Causey
Condolences to her family
This is hard to believe, but more harder to accept. What a beautiful being you were, with a beautiful soul...so pure and authentic. What rare blessing were you to the Earth...shined everywhere you went and your light was never dimmed. God's greatest treasure was the treasure in you. Thank you for all you've shared and thank you for all you've done. Great and wonderful memories will live forever. Rest in sweet peace. To Sharon's Family: I am very sorry for your loss of your beloved. My heart goes out to you. You have my deepest sympathy and my sincere prayers. ~ Quiana
My prayers are with the family. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you during this time. (Love you Kim West)
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