Josephine Hallow Barnes
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Josephine Hallow Barnes, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Peter Catholic Church in Greenville. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. The graveside will be at Willowdale Cemetery in Goldsboro at 3:30 PM. Jo, daughter of the late Joseph and Magdelene Hallow, was born in Goldsboro, NC, on November 20, 1927. She was a long-time resident of Greenville. In her early adult years, she stayed home to raise her four children. Later, she worked for the federal government for many years before her retirement. Jo enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and spoiling them. She was good-hearted and put the needs of others before her own. She was an excellent cook and was always ready to serve her family and guests a meal. She was a faithful parishioner of St. Peter Church.In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by her children; Mary Jo Eason and Michael Barnes and her siblings; Mary Rice, Agnes "Snag" Kannan, Joe Hallow, Jr. and Louis Hallow.Jo is survived by her children; Lisa Barnes of Colorado and Billy Barnes of Colorado; grandchildren, Jason Chipman of Colorado, Shelby Eason of Wyoming, and Wyatt Eason of Colorado; great-grandchildren, Dillon Baird and Abigail Chipman of Colorado; brother, George "Jello" Hallow of Goldsboro; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences at www.WilkersonFuneralHome.com