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Della Barkett's Obituary
Della Barkett was born in Zaiden, Syria on August 20, 1918 in her family home. She was baptized in St. George's Syrian Orthodox Christian Church. Mom and her husband Abraham were married in St. George's Church in 1932. They came to this country in January, 1934 passing through Ellis Island and living with relatives before moving into their own home in Jacksonville. They eventually moved to Miami in the late 1930's where they began a small neighborhood grocery store. They worked long, hard hours and eventually built a motel on 8th Street in Miami. Mom and Pop enjoyed a wonderful life together. They raised their six sons in Miami. For years the family home they built there was the destination of each son, his wife, children, and grandchildren for every major holiday.
Situ (grandmother) loved children and they instinctively loved her. Her 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren were a constant source of pride and joy to her. Mom's love and dedication to her family are felt by every member of her family. She was special. Her family will miss her but rejoice in the knowledge that will be reunited at another Barkett Family Reunion that will last for eternity.
Mom's husband of 74 years, Abraham, predeceased her. She is survived by her six sons and their wives, Dr. and Mrs. George A. Barkett; Dr. and Mrs. Abraham Barkett, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barkett; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Barkett; Mr. and Mrs. Ted M. Barkett; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Barkett.
Visitation will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 7-9:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 Am at Trinity Episcopal Church on Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach followed by a reception. Interment will be at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com
Situ (grandmother) loved children and they instinctively loved her. Her 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren were a constant source of pride and joy to her. Mom's love and dedication to her family are felt by every member of her family. She was special. Her family will miss her but rejoice in the knowledge that will be reunited at another Barkett Family Reunion that will last for eternity.
Mom's husband of 74 years, Abraham, predeceased her. She is survived by her six sons and their wives, Dr. and Mrs. George A. Barkett; Dr. and Mrs. Abraham Barkett, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Russell Barkett; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Barkett; Mr. and Mrs. Ted M. Barkett; Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Barkett.
Visitation will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Friday, April 20, 2012 from 7-9:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11:00 Am at Trinity Episcopal Church on Royal Palm Boulevard in Vero Beach followed by a reception. Interment will be at Crestlawn Cemetery in Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com
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