HUDSON FALLS – Etta June (Harriman) Barber, 81, a long-time resident of Kingsbury, was reunited with her husband in Heaven, on Friday, February 25, 2022.
Born May 26, 1940, at Glens Falls Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie Mae (Spear) and Clifton William Harriman.
Etta was the eldest of eight children and grew up on Vaughn Road in Kingsbury. She attended Hudson Falls High School and graduated in 1957.
On September 20, 1959, Etta married her best friend, Otis Barber, at the First Baptist Church in Hudson Falls. They shared over 50 years of marriage together until his passing on April 17, 2010.
Etta was very proud to have lived in Hudson Falls her whole life, creating a wonderful family alongside her husband, Otis. She worked for Bentley Insurance Company, and other agencies for over 30 years, with her good friend, Eleanor Duell.
She was a devout Christian as well as a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Hudson Falls. The church was the foundation of her life, and she was always giving of herself to everyone. She shared many years with her church family and friends making lasting memories along the way.
As well as her faith, Etta treasured her family. She raised six children, creating lasting memories during family vacations to York Beach, Maine and family outings at Lake St. Catherine. Etta loved watching the birds, especially the cardinals, and found solace in the peacefulness of the ocean.
Not a Christmas would go by without celebrating with the Harriman family at First Baptist Church. Etta cherished the moments with all her family, including her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides her parents and husband, Etta was predeceased by her siblings, Charles Harriman, Robert Harriman, Dianne Graham; and her brother-in-law, Terry Bennett.
Survivors include her children, Valerie Barber of Glens Falls, Todd Barber of Salem, Scott Barber of Hudson Falls, Melanie Legault (Matthew) of Granville, Timothy Barber (Shelly) of Queensbury and Andrew Barber (Donna) of Saco, Maine; Her siblings, Cliftene Pettit, Clif Harriman, Rose McGowan and Anita Bennett; her brother-in-law, Bernard Graham; 16 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.
A funeral service will be held, Saturday, 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church, 118 Main St., in Hudson Falls. A celebration of her life will be held at Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Co., 3715 Burgoyne Road in Hudson Falls, immediately following the services.
Burial will take place in the spring, at Moss Street Cemetery in Kingsbury.
Memorial donations may be made in her name to the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, 118 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Val, Todd, Scott, Mel, Tim, and Andrew,
Sending much love and prayers to y’all from Texas. Aunt Etta will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.
Margie
MEMORIES FROM FIRST BATIST………………………
ALSO HER FRIENSHIP WITH MY SISTER SONJA HARRIS.
Peace be to Etta’s memory and legacy and peace to all her family, friends and loved ones.
Valerie, Todd, Mel,Tim, Scott and Andrew.
Sending much love and support. A lot of fond memories. Our family were very close. Rest in peace Mrs B.
She was an amazing woman and Aunt. She will be greatly missed. To her family sorry for your loss. Love to all of you.
Etta was a person you could not forget once she entered your life. She was a classmate of my husband and with their crew planned reunions at our home. I can imagine the greeting she will get as she joins those who passed before. That reunion will be epic. She certainly cared for her family. I can remember meeting her at school checking on you. She wanted you to be sure you succeed in life.
My prayers are with you .
Jackie Andrejkovics
To Etta’ s Family,
I knew Etta most of my younger life attending the First Baptist Church. She was one of their strong pillars who helped keep the church functioning. Etta was a great friend to my mom, Evelyn Evans. Etta was so kind to me during my mom’s passing. Etta had so much empathy , compassion, kindness, and warmth for all. She will be greatly missed..
Sheila Evans Itzo, Evelyn Evans ‘daughter
Condolences and prayers to All of Etta’s Families
Sincerely,
Dan Watkins
Val, Melanie and families,
Oh My Gosh, my heart just broke. The last time I saw Etta was when her and my Mom were at Fort Hudson. We will forever be blessed by her never ending smile!
Etta – catch up with Mom and Dad! Talk with you soon!
May you all have peace, and know that she isn’t far away. Listen for her voice…
What a great woman, we have known you forever….the last time I saw you, I’m sorry to say was when you so graciously gave my dad a beautiful eulogy. 🙏 🕊