A memorial service for Barbara Jean De Lorenzo, 81, of Cornelia, will be held Saturday, May 21, at 11 a.m. at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, in Baldwin. Pastor Walter Singletary will officiate the service.
Mrs. De Lorenzo went home to be with the Lord May 13, 2022.
Mrs. De Lorenzo was born Jan. 30, 1941 to the late James V. and Angelina Guerrino Bianculli. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Marie Neal and brother-in-law, Roger Neal.
Barbara was known to many as "Mema." Mrs. De Lorenzo is described as a woman of all talents, from butcher, baker, candlestick maker, to florist, restaurant owner, artist, farmer, professional roller skater, and perfect wife, mother, and friend. She was a very giving person. She loved volunteering with churches, the humane society, local florist, and the garden club. For those who knew her, they knew her love language was food.
Barbara is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joe De Lorenzo of Cornelia; daughters and sons-in-law, Laura De Lorenzo-Wilson and James Wilson of Mt. Airy and Viki Griffith and Glenn Griffith of Gainesville; granddaughter and spouse, Emily Reid and Patrick Reid of Meriden, Connecticut; as well as a host of other adopted grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday, May 21, at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the service hour.
The family has asked that if you prefer, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to your favorite charity of choice in Barbara's name.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel, Baldwin.