Bebe B Barnett

Bebe is survived by her daughters, Sandy Graham (Andy); Melissa Sullivan (Rod); daughter- in law Leigh Barnett; grandchildren, Jamey Graham (Laura); Lindsay Hollingsworth (Justin); Rodney Sullivan (Lacey); and Brooks Barnett; great-grandchildren, Stone and Silas Graham; Brenton, Lane and Katelyn Hollingsworth; Parker and Patton Sullivan

She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Evelyn Ballenger; brother Tommy Ballenger; grandson Barry Graham; son Jim Barnett; and her husband of 70 years James Barnett.

Bebe believed that love was an action, not just a word. She showed that by embracing humility and the mindset of servitude. She was a member of Northport Baptist church for over 50 years. Throughout those years she taught Sunday school for children and adults and served as mission leader for teens, GA's and Mission Friends. Through Northport Baptist Church she was involved with a tutoring program for elementary children. She served as WMU director and Women's Ministry Team Leader. She also served as chairperson of the Disaster Relief Temporary Emergency Children's Team.

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She was very active in the Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association. Some of her voluntary programs included: Baptist Women's Director, WMU Director, Association Church Ministry Director- working with approximately 80 churches throughout Tuscaloosa County and Director of Literacy.

Bebe was very instrumental in establishing the Christian Ministries Center and the Good Samaritan Free Medical Clinic. In 2000, she was awarded Northport's Religious Leader of the year. When West Alabama Hospital (Northport DCH) opened in 1976, she volunteered through the Women's Auxiliary and served as its first president. Bebe was also a member of the Southern Culture Club, Friends of Historic Northport, Elysian Club and Gideon's International.

While "Miss Bebe" loved her church and volunteer work, she was most proud of being (Granny Goose). She loved to use her talent of French-hand sewing to design elegant heirloom clothing for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Though Alzheimer's took you mind and your body, it never took the sparkle in your eyes or your sweet smile. Bebe was truly the hands and feet of Jesus.

Pallbearers will be Andy Graham, Rod Sullivan, Jamey Graham. Rodney Sullivan, Justin Hollingsworth, Brooks Barnett and Bob Kimbrell.

Honorary pallbearers are the incredible nurses and staff at Heritage Health Care and Rehab.

Private family graveside services will be held at Williamson Cemetery with Brother John Jenkins officiating.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your favorite Christian Mission or your favorite charity.