Barbara A Keith

Barbara Ann Keith, also known as Mama Barb or Nana by many, of Rockport, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2010 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She was 65 although always claimed to be 29.She was born March 17, 1945, in Crossville, Ala., a daughter of the late Jewel and Mae Bell Atchley.She was best known for her sense of humor, caring heart, and sweet Alabama accent. There are no words that can fit in a few paragraphs that can explain how special and important she was to everyone who knew her. Loved by all, she was truly an angel among us. She loved to crotchet, read, and watch hummingbirds from her front porch in the summertime.She was formerly employed at Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Mineral Wells as hostess and also trained servers.She is survived by her husband, David Keith; three daughters, Teresa Starkey of Parkersburg, Seanna Allman and Alan Holmes of Mineral Wells, and Christie Keith, of Parkersburg; two brothers, Kenneth Atchley of Albertville, Ala. and Gary Atchley of Chattsworth, Ga.; one sister, Patsy (Calvin) Noblitt of Chattsworth, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and also many other family members and friends who were more like family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Barry Starkey; and her grandson, Aaron Bell.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 1, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., south Parkersburg. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, at the funeral home.Memorials may be made in Barbara's memory to Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., Parkersburg, WV 26101 to help the family with expenses.