Geraldine Faye Barber Obit

Geraldine Faye Barber, 77, born December 31, 1946, in Stantonville, TN, passed away on September 1, 2024, at Maplewood Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Murray Frank and Bonnie Mae Barber; brother Murray Frank Barber, Jr.; sister-in-law, Linda Barber; nephew, Randy Barber; and great nephew, Chad Barber. She is survived by her sisters Melba Maylene Barber of Statonville, TN and Delores Barber Scarborough (Truman) of Grenada, MS; her brother, Neal Ray Barber of Jackson, TN and sister-in-law Dean Barber of Powder Springs, GA. Although Geraldine had no children of her own, she had nieces and nephews that adored her including: Keith Barber (Ann), Dallas, GA; Phil Barber (Deanna), Kennesaw, GA; Stephen Barber (Dru), Acworth, GA; Michelle Barber Reasons (Larry), Hohenwald, TN; Melanie Barber Melton (Brandon), Jackson, TN; Jay Feeley (Namiko), Kyoto, Japan; Shawna Feeley (Stephen Wayne), Bristol, TN; Brendan Feeley (Mende), Dallas, GA; Aletha Scarborough Simpson (Gilbert), Scobey, MS; and Hannah Scarborough Ferguson, Coffeeville, MS. A dedicated educator, Geraldine worked for McNairy County Schools for 40 years as a teacher and guidance counselor, becoming the first elementary guidance counselor in the district. She was an active member of West Shiloh Baptist Church, where she served in various roles, including as a GA leader and Sunday school teacher. Geraldine also participated in a mission trip to Lima, Peru, was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and professional education organizations. Geraldine valued education, earning degrees from Bethel College and the University of Tennessee Martin Branch. She cherished her family, especially her close bond with her sister Maylene, with whom she shared a home. Her warmth and dedication will be missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 7, at West Shiloh Baptist Church in Stantonville, TN, with visitation from 1-3 pm, followed by the service at 3 pm. Interment was at the church cemetery. Reverend Truman Scarborough and Reverend Steve Littleton will officiate. Memorials may be made to West Shiloh Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Keith Barber, Phil Barber, Steven Barber, Brendan Feeley, Blake Melton and Austin Melton. Shackelford Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family of Geraldine Faye Barber.