Barbara Gaby Nettles of Decatur, Georgia breathed her last breath Saturday April 11th surrounded by loving family and friends. Barbara’s perseverance, positive attitude, and gratefulness for life continue to inspire those who witnessed her short but intense battle with an aggressive cancer. Always outgoing, Barbara was well known in the Atlanta area for her organizational works in the arts community, the Atlanta, the city of Decatur, and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She had recently found new career enthusiasm as part of the midtown Trader Joe’s team. Barbara was born December 8, 1960 in Atlanta, GA and spent her early childhood in Fullerton, California. Her family moved back to Georgia in 1972 where she graduated from Clarkston. Barbara attended Breneau, University, and Ga. before starting her own business as a private bookkeeper. Barbara married James Nettles, Jr. of Savannah in 1984 and her role as wife and mother was her greatest joy. She lives on through her husband Jim, two daughters, Eve and Ellen, her brother Mark, parents, Van and Jean Gaby, and countless others whose lives she touched. Friends and family are encouraged to attend visitation Thursday April 16th from 5:30 until 7:30 PM at A. S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, GA. Funeral services will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta Friday April 17th at 4:00 PM. Remembrances, in lieu of flowers may be made to: Eve and Ellen Nettles Educational Fund, Decatur First Bank, Att. Ann Berg, 1120 Commerce Dr. Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-1000, or Barbara Gaby Nettles Research Fund, Emory Winship Cancer Institute Development Office, 1762 Clifton Road, Suite 1400, Mail Code 0970-001-9AA, Atlanta, GA 30322, 404-358-2201 (attn: Vicki J. Riedel). Additional information may be found on line at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/barbaranettles. A. S. Turner & Sons State of Georgia College High School Schools International School
