Mrs. Julia Annette Brown O'Barr, 79, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia.
Born on September 16, 1941 in Royston GA, she was the daughter of the late Julian Allen Brown and Jenelle Maxwell Brown.Mrs. O'Barr was a para-pro at Mt. Olivet Elementary School, and a full-time nanny. She was also a member of the Reed Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her two sons: Craig O'Barr (Terri) of Canon and Chris O'Barr (Charlene) of Hartwell; two sisters: McCrea Yarbrough of Bowman and Connie Wiley (George) of Duluth, GA; and five grandchildren: Ryan O'Barr & Jessica and their children: Weston & Riverlee, Brittany Brown & Michael and their son: Kyler, Tiffany Yeomans, Mick White & Hannah and their children: McKinley & Margo, and Max White & Jessica and their children: Macon & Macy. Mrs. O'Barr is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband: Harold O'Barr.
Because of the current conditions concerning the health and well-being of our community, the family will not be having a formal visitation.They ask that everyone keep them in their thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. The family is at their respective homes.
Graveside services for Mrs. Annette O'Barr will be held Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nancy Hart Memorial Park with Rev. Jason Webb and Rev. Riley Shelton officiating.Everyone will be asked to practice Social Distancing and may want to bring a lawn chair.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.