Sarah Lee Barnard, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Departed this life on March 6, 2020. Sarah was born on December 2, 1924. Daughter of the late Abraham and Susie McMurren Morris. She was united in Holy Matrimony on September 24, 1945 to the late Purnell Barnard. To this union two children were born, Tyrone Vincent Barnard and Vivian Marie Barnard. Reared in a Christian home in Elizabeth City, NC. She gave her life to Christ at a very early age. As an adult, she joined Kaighn Avenue Baptist Church, Camden, NJ, where she worshiped for over 60 years. She headed the first Boy Scouts Troop at Kaighn Avenue. She sang on several choirs. Sarah joined St. John Baptist Church, Camden, NJ, in 2011 under Rev. Dr. Silas Townsend. Sarah received her early education where she attended public schools and high school in Elizabeth City, NC.
Sarah worked at West Jersey Hospital, for over 27 years, where she was in the nursing field. She worked as a supervisor lunch aide for Whittier School, for over 10 years of service. She was honored for her leadership.
Her passion was music. She loved to dance to all types of music. Her favorite TV show was Dancing with the Stars.
Sarah loved her husband, Purnell. She was always talking about her husband and her two children, as well as her grands. Her last words were, "Tell everyone I love them."
Leaving behind: Grandchildren, Laurie Monk, Cheryl McDaniel, Tamla Barnard, Winston Barnard, Michael Barnard, Gina Barnard, Tyrone Barnard, Jr. and the late Norwood P. Monk, Jr.
Great Grands: Sherise Hightower, Shenise Monk, Ashley Monk, Alyiah Monk, Desirae Monk, A'Miah Monk, Deshawn Monk, Acelynn Monk, Noah McDaniel and Gabriel McDaniel, Marcus Barnard, Kayla Barnard, Zachary Barnard, Kaya Barnard, Briana Barnard, Ava Barnard, Amara Barnard, Macy Lee Barnard and the late Alaila Barnard.
Great Great Grands: Jordyn Monk, Jordy Monk, Jr. and Delilah Monk.
She also leaves a host of nieces, cousins and friends.

Her viewing will be in Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 9 to 10:30 AM, followed by her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM at St. John Baptist Church, 400 N. 30th Street, Camden. Interment, with her beloved Purnell, will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.