Birth date: Jan 24, 1933 Death date: Dec 30, 2025
Emma SeWilla Quave Barker passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born in Bush, LA on January 24, 1933. She is survived by five daughters, “The Barker Girls”: Leah Beth Barker Nettles (Donald), Rhonda Barker Smith (St Read Obituary
Leah Beth and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. She was a sweet lady. I know she will be missed deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy McLain Mitchell
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful person.
Love, Emily Heck and family
At sixteen, I moved to Covington with my family, finally settling down after years of moving for my dad's oilfield maintenance job. Because church was a priority for us, we quickly found a local congregation, which is where we met Bill, SeWilla, and the five Barker girls. The Barker clan embraced us completely, fostering an instant sense of belonging. From day one, the Barkers treated us like lifelong members of their family. Though I was only in Covington for two years before heading off to college and beginning a career, I have fond memories of living in Grammy Barker’s house for a short while, eating homemade biscuits and tomato gravy after church, listening to all the antics of the Barker sisterhood, as well as attending a six-week revival that transformed the community. The gentle spirit and loving kindness SeWilla Barker nurtured in others will live on as her lasting legacy.
Truly a sweet lady.
May God hold the pieces of your broken hearts at this difficult time.
Life changing.
Prayers for the entire family.
Sincerely
Debbie Koepp
Bridgette O’Connor
I remember the warmth of her kitchen. Not measured by temperature but by all the love that poured from every soul that gathered around the table. Sharing not only the most amazing bread ever, but the stories and laughter too. The Barker girls were always the best story tellers(something they inherited from their father) I am remembering from my childhood, but with an appreciation as an adult. I hope to be able to pass on that same fondness from my own home in time. All my love to my family!!
Iwill never forget Ms Sewilla coming to the hospital when I had a family emergency. I was 17. It meant so much to me that she came. She was the sweetest lady. Im praying for all of you.
I will never forget Ms Sewilla coming to the hospital when I had a family emergency. I was so touched that she cared that much. She was the sweetest lady. Prayers for all of you.
