Neva Chadwick Bell Barnhardt

She was born on May 16, 1931 in Beaufort, NC to Neva and Frank Roland Bell. Neva graduated from Salem College in 1953. She enjoyed spending time in Old Salem, where she worked as a Tour Guide and at Winkler’s Baker. In her spare time, Neva enjoyed traveling, flower gardening, and reading.

Neva spent a lot of time helping others. She loved volunteering. Neva spent volunteer time with Meals on Wheels, but spent most of her time volunteering at Forsyth Medical Center where she volunteered 2,000 hours over 31 years of her life working to deliver mail to patient’ room and as a greeter at the front desk. She warmly welcomed people with her beautiful smile. She also later volunteered for Family Services to call shut-in clients weekly even though she was wheel-chair bound herself.

She was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church. Neva served her church as a deacon, a member of the choir, a library assistant, and a historian for the women of the church.

Neva is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Eugene W Barnhardt; her children, Elizabeth Ray, Becky (Louis) Brown, and Wilson Barnhardt; her grandchildren, William (Nancy) Ray, Jessica Ray, John (Samantha) Ray, Gordon (Jessica) Brown, David (Danae) Brown, and Caleb Brown; great-granddaughter, Milly Elizabeth Ray; sister, Frances (Daniel) Krauthiem; and many nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

The Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Frank Vogler & Sons Funeral Home, 2951 Reynolda Rd, from 6pm to 8pm. The Celebration of Life will be at First Presbyterian Church, 300 N Cherry St, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 11 am. The family will receive friends following the service for a reception.

The family is deeply indebted to the Caregivers who served Neva with love & kindness these past four years.

We also want to acknowledge the excellent care she received from the Hospice staff.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Neva’s honor to Kate B Reynolds Hospice, 101 Hospice Lane, or First Presbyterian Church.