Celebrating the life of Debbie Barlow
Deborah Dee Doster Barlow,
65, is resting in the arms of Jesus as of Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
Debbie was born June 20, 1957, in Athens, GA, to Layton Brown and Glennie Pittman Doster.
Debbie dedicated her entire adult life in service to French Camp Academy, a Christian boarding school. She first served as a houseparent for many years before transitioning to the role of Assistant to the Director of Student Life. She and her husband of 47 years, Glen Barlow, were active members in the community, and she worked tirelessly to support her husband in his role as Mayor of the town of French Camp. Debbie was an active member of the French Camp Presbyterian Church and Itta-Bena/Morgan City Presbyterian Church. Debbie’s talents for preparing meals and serving others with blessings through food will be treasured by many.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Glen Barlow of French Camp, MS; her children, Glen Allen & Sarah Barlow of Olive Branch, MS, and Jeremy Scott & Tonya Barlow of French Camp, MS and Jason & Jennifer Lynn (Barlow) Geiser of French Camp, MS; her grandchildren, Kade, Hayley, Holt, Dakota, Macy, Knox, Elly, Grayson, and Livvy. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Pete Doster, her granddaughter, Gracey Lynn, and another mother, Big Mama Barlow. Debbie, also, leaves behind a host of honorary children and grandchildren from her years of service at French Camp Academy.
Visitation will be on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the French Camp Presbyterian Living Stones Building in French Camp, MS, and Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. at French Camp Presbyterian Church.
Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., at French Camp Presbyterian Church in French Camp, MS. Rev. Alex Coblentz and Rev. Randy Bridges will officiate. The burial will follow at French Camp Cemetery in French Camp, MS. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Kade Barlow, Holt Barlow, Dakota Barlow, Knox Barlow, Grayson Geiser, and son, Jason Geiser.
If you are unable to attend the Celebration of Life Services in person, we would love to have you join us here for the livestream.
The service will begin at 2:30 p.m. CST.
“Debbie’s Song”
by John Nasekos
It only takes about a minute to change a person's trajectory and give their heart a renewed purpose. That is what Debbie Barlow did for me just a few weeks ago. I wish I had known her as well as those of you who have been sharing stories about her. She was remarkable. I saw her during the French Camp Harvest Festival for just a short moment. Despite her own pain and discomfort, she took time to talk to me, whisper in my ear, encourage me, and tell me she loved me. I thought if she could so freely give of herself to encourage me during her own time of need, then I surely could help others with theirs. I have thought today of her walking in Heaven along a flowing river, healed of all of her pain, hair blowing in the wind, and with fullness of joy on her face. This music is my thoughts of her and the love she showed to those she blessed with her friendship.
-John Nasekos
The family is asking, in lieu of flowers, for any donations to be sent to French Camp Presbyterian Church in memory of Debbie Barlow. All donations in her honor will be used to purchase new appliances for the kitchen at the Camp of the Rising Son, to continue her love of blessing others with food.
You can donate by clicking the link below. Select the Designated Giving Fund and Debbie’s Memorial for the Sub Fund.
