In Loving Memory

Phala Jayne Barnhill

12/16/1942 — 8/5/2020

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Phala Jayne Barnhill, 77, of Orangefield, formerly of Groves, went home to her Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Phala was born on December 16, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Bethel and Estha M. (Tyler) Currie. She attended Port Arthur Business College receiving a Secretarial Degree and she had worked in the insurance business for 50 plus years. She was a member of North Orange Pentecostal Church for 34 years and she led the music department for 34 years. Phala was a loving person who will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bethel and Estha Currie and her sister, Sonja Beard.

Phala is survived by her nephew, Dale Sites and his wife, Amanda of Yellow Pine, TX, daughter, Janetta Young and her husband, Paul of Orangefield, her great nieces, Teri Sites, Leslie Sites, Kari Sites, her grandchildren, Phala Hurst and her husband, Dakota, Miyah Young both of Orangefield and her great grandchildren, Faith Hurst and Dakota Hurst Jr.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at North Orange Pentecostal Church 7144 Hwy 87 Orange, TX 77632. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the church, with Rev. Chris Bankerd officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

Due to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently in, attending the visitation and service at the church are required to wear face mask or covering and practice social distancing as mandated by the State and County officials.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Saturday, August 8, 2020 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

North Orange Pentecostal Church, Orange, 77632

Funeral Service

Sunday, August 9, 2020 · 1:00 PM

North Orange Pentecostal Church, Orange, 77632

Burial

Sunday, August 9, 2020 · 2:30 PM

Oak Bluff Memorial Park, 100 Block Street, Port Neches, 77651

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Michele Harris Meeks December 24, 2021

Oh goodness….I had no idea! Phala has been on my mind lately…something was telling to look her up and call…it was going to be a happy call! Phala worked for me in Groves for several years and I grew to love her like an aunt. She was my protector, my friend, my advisor. Phala, my dear, I’m so sorry I didn’t know this earlier..l.would have called much sooner! May you rest in God’s arms and smile, sing, and praise forever. God Bless You!

Gloria Jean Gunner December 16, 2020

OMG. I've been calling the last number that I had for Phala to no avail. It's coming upon her birthday so I decided to google her. To my surprise this obituary came up and totally wiped me out. Phala was my GOOD friend. I loved her dearly and will miss her. It never occurred to me that she passed away and on my birthday, August 6th. We worked together at Texas Ins. Agency/T E Moor & Co. Phala, I'm so very sorry that you're gone, I love you. Rest in peace my friend. G Jean Gunner

Kathy Walters August 10, 2020

I am so sad to hear that Phala passed away. She and I worked together at Crouch Insurance many years ago. She was a sweet lady and I have fond memories of the time we spent together. Prayers for her loved ones...

Kathy Walters August 10, 2020

Shalonda Trevino August 9, 2020

I have known Phala longer than most who "claim" to be her family. Roughly 45 years. My first memory of her is her having me sing at 3 years old with her at a nursing home. There were countless hours at her home with her teaching my mom piano and Sis. Currie cracking us up. Later, she was my first piano teacher and then she went on to play the wedding march in my wedding. So much love and so many years of getting birthday cards every year with a "little spnething" in them. She went on to be "Aunt Phala" to my girls who loved her as much as I did. She loved to hear them sing and for Victoria to play the piano for her. Then, in her last years, she came to stay with my parents. It was a joy to see the love between her and my mom. Such care and compassion was evident every day when i talked on the phone and facetimed them. Every doctors appointment and every time mother had to get up in the middle of the night was done with love. I saw for myself many times in person how loved and cared for she was in my parents' home! Heaven has gained a wonderful musician and singer, and someone to keep the angels straight and on key! Until we meet again Phala!

Wayne & Susan Nash August 9, 2020

What can I say but that it was an HONOR to have Phala live with us over 18 months. It was no trouble because she is my sister. So many good times and sad times but we were together. God allowed me to be her caregiver and I gave it my best as well as be a caregiver for my husband. Now, the angels are not her caregiver but her friends! Enjoy heaven Phala, you have lived your life for this moment! Will love you for always.

Wayne & Susan Nash August 9, 2020

Gearilden Neely ( Jerri Neely) August 9, 2020

MY foundest memories of our youth and a life time of being friends will stay with me for ever. Our days of being roomates and visiting friends are the best. Your piano playing skills were outstanding ... and you made many people happy with your love of sharing your friendship. Your family members are all very fine christian people and will remember them as well. Rest in peace Phala Curry Barnhill.

Crystal Hodges August 8, 2020

You will be missed dearly im glad you were in my life I will always cherish our times together i love you very much nana.....

Mark And Tammy Foster August 8, 2020

So many things flood through our minds when thinking of Sis Phala. First, she was a piano teacher extraordinaire. (She could tell you what key you were in without even being close to the piano.). If I could only be half the musician she was....You could not fool her as not much got by her. She was sharp as a tack and had a memory like no other. And to top it off, when we dated she often would go with us. Such fun times and fond memories we will hold dear. Love you much!

Dianne Thompson Hollier August 7, 2020

God rest her precious soul. Phala was a delightful classmate from junior days through graduation at PNG HighSchool. A fine Christian woman and friend. Heaven is rejoicing at her arrival. Please keep your precious memories close to your hearts, and may Jesus reign in your hearts as He did in Phala’s. With sadness and live, Dianne Thompson Hollier

David And Codia Goebel August 7, 2020

So Sorry for your loss.Sending our Prayers.,David and Codia Goebel

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