Barbara Jean Veal

Life and Legacy of our Matriarch

Barbara Veal was born July 9, 1956, to Nancey Veal and Stillman Hampton, in Pineville, Louisiana. She was called home on Friday, March 17, 2023, at her residence.

Barbara accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Eugene Stevenson. Barbara received a formal education in the Rapides Parish School Board System.

Barbara "Barb" had personality like no other, loved to live life to the fullest, and had a humble spirit. She loved going to the casino, thrift shopping, and going to work. She worked for The Hotel Bentley up until her death.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Stillman Hampton and Nancey Veal; brother, Stillman Hampton, Jr.; sister, Joyce Marie Veal Stafford and grandson, Christopher "Grits" Dewayne Veal, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her four daughters, Kayla Veal, Henica Veal, Michelle Veal of Alexandria, LA and Stacey Veal of Lafayette, LA; three sons, James Veal, Jimmy (Jasmine) Veal, and Christopher Veal all of Alexandria, LA; three sisters, Glenda Williams, Rhonda Wyatt and Stacey (Frank) Williams; 29 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.