Bertha Vivian (Shekinah) Barrett

Her parents, and siblings -- brothers Thomas Sr., Edwin Samuel “Pete”, LeRoy, Jr., and Robert (infant), and Sisters: Joyce, Deloris, and Maurene all preceded her in death.

At age 9, she left Yoakum to live with an aunt in Orange, Texas (Aunt Craddie White). She was a graduate of Texas Southern University and completed her Masters’ degree program at Azusa Pacific College in California in August of 1978. As an inspirational educator, she taught in public schools in Texas and California for 35 years. Her teaching skills attracted student teachers from UCLA, USC, Cal State LA, and Long Beach State University.

One of her students from the Compton School Dist. participated in the National Spelling Bee contest. Her passion for student achievement prompted enriching experiences for her students, including a visit by her class to the state capital in Sacramento, and among other educational trips, a boat ride to Catalina Island. A poem written by her husband, Lloyd was recited to the Compton School District Board of Directors. Shekinah was involved in her church community- seemingly a follow-up of her earlier years with her Aunt Craddie White, who was married to a Methodist minister.

She taught in the Youth Church in Long Beach, California read to and counseled youth in El Centro, California, a facility for abused children. She facilitated workshops and memorial services. As a Science of Mind Practitioner, she assisted in classes and workshops. In Denver Colorado, she was an associate in the Guidance Center at Mile High Church.

Additionally, she also initiated the formation and facilitation of a Woman’s group in Colorado which was endearing to her. She adored her pet dogs: George, Glow, another George, and Miss Pearl who were German shepherds, Siberian husky, and Basenji Jack Russell breeds.

Shekinah was full of Love and Daily motivation. Frequently, she called family members to say-“Journey High- God’s got you – He’s got All of Us”!

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 51 years Dr. Lloyd George Barrett where they celebrated in their Life, Love, and Ministry in serving others through the family, school systems, Ministry, and life. Two Sisters, Jessie Graham (James) of Inglewood, CA, and Florence “Tiny” (Maico) Giles of Houston, TX, and a great host of in-laws, relatives, nieces, and nephews that she loved and prayed for daily. Two nephews had the privilege of living with them whom they enjoyed mentoring, which was Gerald Parks and Raoul Williams. “Shekinah leaves her Legacy of Love” to all whom she encountered.

A visitation for Bertha will be held Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129. A reception will occur Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129.

Delightful Shekinah (Bertha) – Here are some of Her Favorite Sayings and Quotas: :

1. If you look at beauty long enough, you become more beautiful.

2. There is no death. The sun will rise again upon another shore.

3. We all sit around and suppose while the Secret sits in the Center and Knows.

4. God says “What are you looking at”? What you look at is what you attract.

5. First I make up my bed and then make up my mind.

6. I am a “Nature person.” Nature has so many lessons.

7. If God seems far away, who moved?

8. Journey High!

9. Lead kindly light!

10. Her Expression about life: “What a Journey”!

11. I love horses. They are so intelligent.

12. Bills participating in my wedding- means - I’ll have no Bills.

13. I don’t like heights like going up to Granby, Colorado. I don’t want the Mountain heights, I want the heights in my mind!!

14. One lady told me to “Hang up saying you’re no fun, you won’t gossip.

15. You can’t make this up: it’s life. It happens.

16. God’s Gotcha -- He’s got us All !!!!

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the Barrett family.

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