[Funeral Program for Barbara Jean Garrett, May 28, 2011] Page: 2 of 5
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Barbara Jean Nichols-Johnson-Gilliam-Garrett was born August 11, 1937, in San
Marcos, TX to Anna Grace Watson-Revado and Henry Tommie Nichols, whom
preceded her in death. Our Lord and Savior ushered Barbara into His everlasting
care on May 23, 2011.
As an infant Barbara was "sprinkled" in the AME Church in San Marcos, TX.
As a teenager she joined the Antioch Baptist Church in San Antonio, where
she was baptized in the Guadalupe River by the late Pastor J.J. Rector, Sr.
Throughout Barbara's different home sites, she was a member of various ^
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other churches resting her final membership with True Vision Church.
In 1958, Barbara graduated from Wheatley High School, in San Antonio.
Having earned an associate's degree from Howard College in the early 1970's, she
began her career as a secretary with Southwestern Bell retiring as a Postal Delivery
Driver in 1987. As part of her achievements, she was a member of the American
Business Women's Association and served as president of her chapter. Also,
Barbara served as a Notary Public for the State of Texas. After retirement she
became an entrepreneur and opened her own business, "The Rose Bud", which
consisted of cake baking. After her health began to fail, her daughter, Barbara
Kaye, assumed her business.
Barbara is survived by her two biological siblings, Thomas Nichols and Patricia
Revado Pickett; and other siblings: Bettie Jordan, Arthur McCuen and William
Nichols, all from Lubbock, Texas.
Barbara was married three times. Her first husband was Harold Lee Johnson,
second, Stu Gilliam, and lastly George Garrett.
In naming her six children, each one had a significant meaning. Natta Lee Ann
Johnson Miller (Natta: named after Nat King Cole; Lee: biological father's middle
name; Ann: part of maternal grandmother's name-Anna). Monica Lynn Johnson
James (Ronnie)-(liked the name MoDica; Lynn: paternal grandmother Ganella
Lynn). Velnita Renee Gilliam Woods (Vel: named after favorite dancer-
Black Velvet; Nita: Golden voiced singer; Renee-hotel in Houston). Then her
twins George Jaye Garrett (Gwen) - (George: biological father; liked Jaye) and
Barbara Kaye Garrett Jackson Hines (Henry) - (Barbara: biological mother; liked
Kaye). Leticia Annette Garrett Sanders (rhyme with her sister's first name-Patricia,
Annette-part of maternal grandmother's name- Anna).
Those surviving Barbara also include her step-sons Samuel Fields and Michael
Montgomery and their off-springs. And her 10 beloved grandchildren: Monicia
(Tim), Takeya, Sophia, Natasha (Walter), Rodrick (Crystal), Lera, Jarmar,
Willie (Bianca), Quinton, and Garrett. Her 16 cherished great-grandchildren
include: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Joseph, Jasmine, Infinity, Elias, Essence, Xavier, Jada,
Lee'Ara, Nevaeh, Jayden, Faith, Deniyse, Ga Braylan, and Arisalynn.
Also preceded Barbara in death were her grandparents, twin sibling (at birth),
sister -and brother-in laws, best and life-long friend, Mrs. Lucy Kate Johnson, and
last husband, George Garrett.
In addition to Barbara's others survivors are: two aunts, an uncle, numerous
nieces (including special niece and part-time care taker Lalita Garcia), nephews,
friends (including Mr. Johnny Johnson and Cecil and Jo Ann Couch), but not
least, her beloved neighbors in the 300 block of Fargo Avenue.
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