Jean Nugent Barker

Jean 'Nugent' Barker, of Prince George County, Virginia, departed this life on May 15, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with chronic lung failure. Jean was born April 14, 1945, to the late Raymond N. Nugent, Sr. and Ruby Wright Nugent. She was also preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Raymond N. Nugent, Jr. "Buddy" and Kenneth W. Nugent, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Claude Barker; daughters, Sherrie D. Stewart and Crystal D. Barker (Amy); sisters, Shirley N. Volz and Barbara N. Brooks (Earl); sisters-in-law, Florence Nugent and Sallie Nugent; grandchildren, Courtney Stewart, Brett Stewart, Scott Stewart, Beth Stewart, and Riley Capps-Barker; and four great-grandchildren, Finn, Francis, Fallyn, and Foster; numerous nieces, nephews, husband's Barker family members, and friends that she loved and deeply cared for.

The Honorable Jean N. Barker proudly served as the Prince George County Treasurer for 26 years, being first elected in 1991. Prior to that, Jean became chief deputy treasurer after being hired in 1983. Jean retired in 2017, with 34 years of service to Prince George County. She also worked in banking the first 15 years of her career.

Jean Barker stated: "It has been a true pleasure and honor to serve as the treasurer of Prince George County. I love this county and I am willing to do anything I can to help it stay a friendly and safe county to live in." She truly loved the citizens of Prince George County. Jean was one of the first Treasurers in the state of Virginia to receive the Master Governmental Treasurer Certification through the University of Virginia. Her office received numerous awards of excellence and recognitions from various state associations throughout her outstanding career. She was a long time member of the Virginia Treasurers Association, Second Baptist Church, Prince George Women's Club, and Parks & Rec Softball Coach. She was always supporting worthy causes and helping those in need. She enjoyed spending time with her Beloved Family the most, raising German Shepherds, attending family ball games, and going to the beach.

She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The family will receive friends at her visitation on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at Second Baptist Church, in Petersburg. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Prince George County Animal Shelter.