Zola-Rain Barbour

She is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Shakita Barbour and Davey Mundie, her siblings Vakirah, Haliah and Hoven whom all were the apple of Zola’s eyes. Zola is also survived by her maternal Grandparents Carolyn Barbour & Richard Brown, her paternal Grandparents Frances Fisher & Clarence Mundie. One paternal Aunt Evelyn Mundie, and a ton of Great Uncles’ and Aunts’ Katherine, Jean, Stanley (Les jane), Theodore (Connie), Debbie, Gregory, Kenneth, Chris (Nancy), Frank, Sheila, Cornell (Mel), Garnett (Tracey) and a whole slew of cousins whom she loved dearly.

We would like to extend a special thanks to Dana Monroe. Zola-Rain attended Western Albemarle and was a Warrior in and outside of school. Zola had a heart of gold, an amazing love for her family, and an infectious million-dollar smile that will LIVE ON in our hearts forever. Zola loved hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and hanging with her friends.

Zola wanted me to send a special shout out to her Mother Shakita “Peedy” for all that she has done for her over the years. She is her very best friend, her biggest fan, and she wants her to know how much she loves and appreciates her always. We want to Thank all the nurses and Doctors at UVA, UNC, and MSK for all their support throughout our journey.

Zola’s family night will be Sunday September 11th from 4-6 At Teague Funeral Home. Her Celebration of Life will be on Monday September 12th at 12:00 noon at the Crozet Baptist church on St. George. The burial will be right after that at Piedmont Baptist on Yancey Mills Road. For donations for to this family please contact Jessica Barbour at 434-989-1415 or send directly to Teague Funeral Home starting Saturday September 10th.

Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.