Renita Gail McDonald Barlow
Renita Gail McDonald Barlow, 60, of Orange, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born on March 27, 1963, in Orange, to Jeanette McDonald and Tommy Bradford, Sr.
Renita loved God and had tremendous faith. She was a fighter until the end. She fought a good fight and finished the course that was predestined from God. Renita accepted the Lord as her Savior. She loved to study the Bible and write down scriptures. She was a member of Sixth Street Community Church where she served under the leadership of Superintendent Anthony D. Thomas Sr. She loved her church family. Renita was a “people person”. She was a woman that loved to help others. She would give you her last. Renita was known as the Family Anchor Woman as she kept everyone up with the news, events, and weather. She loved her family so much. She had a great passion for her great nieces and nephews. She loved those babies and always smiled in their presence. She had her only baby boy, Spirit (her dog), who she adopted from her sister. She loved Spirit and treated him like he was a human being. He slept and cuddled with her and ate with her. When she moved, Spirit moved, they were inseparable. She would constantly say, please take care of my baby Spirit. Renita will surely be missed.
Survivors include siblings, Pamela Williams; Debbie Thomas (Earl, Jr.); Bernice Joseph (Morris, Sr.); Peppi Smith; Tiffany Brooks (David, Jr.); Latitia McDonald; Tommy Bradford, Jr.; Cheryl Bradford; Lisa Petry (Warren); Carolyn Garrett; Gwendolyn Riley (Edward); Monique Reed; Willie Gayles, Jr.; Monica Shed; Tonya North (Robin); and Kimberly Ware (Joe); sister-in-law, India McDonald; step-daughter, Ashanti Mathew; step-father, Minister Willie Gayles, Sr.; great-aunt, Margaret Spears; aunts, Bettie Warnell; Diane Colbert; Sarah Lowe; Melba Foster (Bryant); Jewel “Monk” Bradford; and Josie Jefferson; uncles, Charles Bradford, Sr. and Milton Bradford, Jr.; God-Mother, Oshia Fairy Papilion; and a host of loving family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Michael Wayne McDonald, Kevin Dwayne McDonald; grandfathers, Milton Bradford, Sr., and Robert McDonald, Sr; grandmothers, Mae Frances Bradford, Hattie McDonald, and Dell Joyce McDonald.
Special thanks to Sixth Street Community Church, Gentiva Hospice and staff, Focused Care Nursing Facility and staff, Broussard’s Mortuary, McFaddin, Beaumont, and Bryant Keith McDonald, Sr.
A viewing and gathering of Ms. Barlow’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with her funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Sixth Street Community Church, 1619 6th Street, Orange (Pastor Superintendent Anthony D. Thomas, Sr.), with eulogy by Renita’s sister, District Missionary Debbie Thomas. Her interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, Orange. Services are under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont.
My childhood friend!
We grew up in the same neighborhood, same street, went from grade school to high school together.
I thank God I had the opportunity to speak with her before she took her rest. Renita was a sweetheart and I know she will be missed. To the family, I pray and know that God will give you peace, understanding and healing. Accept his will!
My sincere and deepest condolences to the families and all who loved her 🙏🏼🫂
I will truly miss you thanks for everything you made my life very special. You fought a good fight worth saluting. R.I.P ❤️🙏 My condolences to the family.
The family have my deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers for strength and comfort during your time of bereavement.
My deepest condolences to the family
Nita, as I have always called her, will truly be missed. I will forever remember that smile. My friend you fought a GREAT fight but now it’s time for your eternal rest. Until we meet again❤️
Renita my friend and classmate whom I shared and have a lot of memories with. Renita loved life and fellowship . But I’m sure she will love it more on the other side resting in the arms of Jesus . Our prayers and condolences to the family as you go through this difficult transition . Renita you will forever be in our hearts and the memories will live forever.
One of the first girls I remember in 3rd grade at Oates. She had the best ponytails and those holders with the big balls. She will be missed by the class of 81
Renita will be missed, she left beautiful memories. Praying for peace, comfort and strong strength for the Family.
Praying for the family
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family. 🙏🏾
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My Condolence’s to the family.
Renita
I will forever miss you. The friendship we built, the bond we shared, the love we had for each other. What a beautiful angel you were. And now your one of God’s angels. I miss you my friend, my sister. Rest well Renita
I bet it’s so nice up in heaven now that your there.
Love Renée 💔
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
We are going to truly miss you We love you
Forever in our hearts Rest in Paradise sis
Ms. Renita Barlow is a very special lady. She loved God, her family and anyone she encountered. Her personality is infectious. She fought a long fight. She fought for herself and her family. We most definitely will miss her. She is unforgettable. Be happy for her because she is with the Lord. Dancing in heaven. She is whole. My condolences to her family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.❤️🙏🏽
We are going to miss that smile, your kind friendly, free spirit love that you showed everyone rip my love
You fought a good fight, No more pain beautiful. Get your rest, R.I.P. 🙏🏾💕🙏🏾