Barbara Ann Egwim

“I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly” John 10:10 BARBARA ANNE (CARTER) EGWIM departed this life on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Barbara was born on June 30, 1952 to William and Rebecca Carter. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by her father, William Joseph Carter, son Koron Stewart, Sr., and daughter, Nakisha Nicole Stewart. She joined and became a member of Trinity Baptist Church in August 2013. She was a faithful member until her health began to fail. Barbara worked for the State of Virginia for over 20 years in the Department of Social Services Child Support Enforcement and the Department of Juvenile Justice Service and Vital Statistics. She was a hard worker intimately familiar with the details of the job. Barbara was the epitome of strength having lost two children to sudden illness and senseless violence. She channeled the death of her son into a personal campaign to stop the tide of violence within the City of Richmond and surrounding communities. She became an active member of the Richmond Chapter of the Million Moms March, Virginians Against Handgun Violence, and Survivors Standing Tough on Prevention (SSTOP) Program. She was featured in a video entitled, “Funeral of a Friend”, shown throughout Richmond metro area schools focusing on training for school resource officers. She vigorously engaged as an active member of the Democratic Party working the phone banks and voter registration. She actively sought out opportunities to be involved with efforts that enlightened and informed our youth and civic leaders. Barbara was passionate about Africian Art,African American History,Civil Rights,and social issues. She relished an occasion to discuss the genesis of the African American plight to and within American. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory,her mother,Alma(Rebecca) Carter of Charlottesville,Virginia;son, Kevin Stewart of Richmond,Virginia;grandson,Koron Stewart,Jr. of Richmond,Virginia;granddaughter,Jazzman Stewart-Bates of Richmond,Virginia;great granddaughter,Londyn Nicole Randolph of Richmond,Virginia;brothers,Robert Carter of Charlottesville,Virginia and Lorenzo Carter of Woodbridge,Virginia;niece,Latrice Carter;nephew,Erik Carter;great nephew,Jaylen Carter; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Barbara Ann Egwim

June 30, 1952 - August 8, 2016