Barbara Darnell Reed Newsome

Roanoke Rapids-

Barbara D. Reed Newsome, 55, of Roanoke Rapids, died Friday, November 13, 2015 in Halifax Regional Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.

She was a loving person with a big, tender heart and would help anyone she could help. She loved cooking for her family and friends. She was a very special person, never met a stranger and loved all animals. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Davis Reed; grandmothers, Rosa Davis and Maxie Heidi.

She is survived by her father, Robert Reed; sister, Donna Reed; two children, Robert A. Newsome IV and Jacob A. Newsome; aunt, Mildred Hamill and her longtime close, special friend, Kenny Godfrey and all of his children. Also surviving are many cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Monday, November 16, 2015 from 6:30-8:30 pm. A graveside service will be held at Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon, NC Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 10:00 am.