Eleanor Barr Obituary Eleanor Petersen Barr September 14, 1924 - March 1, 2013 Boykins - Eleanor Petersen Barr, 88, passed away Friday, March 01, 2013. She was a native of Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Edith Hitchen Petersen, and the widow of Earl Russell Barr. She was also predeceased by her niece, Joyce Premaza and brother-in-law, Joe Premaza. Eleanor was a retired registered nurse for the City of Philadelphia Public Health Department, a member of the Church of The Brethen in Philadelphia. When Earl passed away in 1992, she moved to Boykins to be closer to family. She attended Boykins Baptist Church and was a member of the GFWC Tarrara Women s Club. Survivors include her sister, Miriam Premaza; two nieces, Fran Edwards and husband, Glenn and Dorothy Hickman and husband, Wilton all of Boykins; four grand-nephews; one grand-niece; two great-grand-nephews. A graveside funeral will be held at 1 pm Saturday, March 9, at Beechwood Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Viewing will be Friday from 5 to 7 pm and Saturday from 10 to 12 pm at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins. Memorial donations may be made to the Boykins Baptist Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Eleanor Barr Obituary (1924 - 2013) - Boykins, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/1989686 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/eleanor-barr-obituary?id=24563602 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/eleanor-barr-boykins-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Eleanor Petersen Barr, 88, passed away on 1 March 2013. A retired nurse from Philadelphia, she moved to Boykins after her husband's death in 1992. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, niece, and brother-in-law. Eleanor was survived by her sister, two nieces, and several grand-relatives. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral was held on 9 March 2013 at Beechwood Cemetery, with Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Viewing took place on 8 March from 5 to 7 pm and 9 March from 10 to 12 pm at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins. Memorial donations were directed to Boykins Baptist Church. ### The Edited Obituary Eleanor Petersen Barr 14 September 1924 - 1 March 2013 Boykins - Eleanor Petersen Barr, 88, passed away Friday, 1 March 2013. She was a native of Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Edith Hitchen Petersen, and the widow of Earl Russell Barr. She was also predeceased by her niece, Joyce Premaza and brother-in-law, Joe Premaza. Eleanor was a retired registered nurse for the City of Philadelphia Public Health Department, a member of the Church of The Brethren in Philadelphia. When Earl passed away in 1992, she moved to Boykins to be closer to family. She attended Boykins Baptist Church and was a member of the GFWC Tarrara Women's Club. Survivors include her sister, Miriam Premaza; two nieces, Fran Edwards and husband, Glenn and Dorothy Hickman and husband, Wilton all of Boykins; four grand nephews; one grand niece; two great grand nephews. A graveside funeral will be held at 1 pm Saturday, 9 March, at Beechwood Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. Viewing will be Friday from 5 to 7 pm and Saturday from 10 to 12 pm at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins. Memorial donations may be made to the Boykins Baptist Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Eleanor Petersen Barr | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 88 | | Birth | 14 September 1924; Philadelphia, PA | | Death | 1 March 2013; Boykins | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------------|-----------| | Eleanor Petersen Barr | Decedent | Boykins | | Earl Russell Barr | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Alfred Petersen | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Edith Hitchen Petersen | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Joyce Premaza | Predeceased Niece | -- | | Joe Premaza | Predeceased Brother-in-law | -- | | Miriam Premaza | Sister | Unknown | | Fran Edwards | Niece | Boykins | | Glenn Edwards | Niece's Husband | Boykins | | Dorothy Hickman | Niece | Boykins | | Wilton Hickman | Niece's Husband | Boykins | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Eleanor was a native of Philadelphia, PA. 2. She was a retired registered nurse for the City of Philadelphia Public Health Department. 3. Eleanor was a member of the Church of The Brethren in Philadelphia. 4. She moved to Boykins in 1992 after her husband's passing to be closer to family. 5. In Boykins, she attended Boykins Baptist Church. 6. Eleanor was a member of the GFWC Tarrara Women's Club.