by khurst2@gmail.com | Sep 19, 2023 | Memoriam, Navy, News
With deep sadness, we inform you of the passing of NNOA founding member Captain Julia O. Barnes. Capt. Julia Barnes was the first black woman nurse corps officer to command a naval hospital when she took command of Naval Hospital Great Lakes, Illinois, in 1986. She was also among the visionaries who founded the National Naval Officers Association in 1972, actively supporting the Sea Services in recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse officer corps. She passed away on September 14, 2023.
Funeral Information:
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Paoli Presbyterian Church
225 S. Valley Rd.
Paoli, PA 19312
Visitation: 1000
Service: 1100
by khurst2@gmail.com | Sep 13, 2023 | Civilian, Memoriam, News
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Joyce B. Cromartie, mother of NNOA Member Marco Cromartie. Joyce B. Cromartie was born in Ashville, North Carolina, on June 7, 1937. Her parents were Joe and Dorothy Bell; she was one of three and raised by her grandparents, Walter and Bula Mims. Joyce attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, from 1954 through 1957. While attending FAMU, she met and married the love of her life/college sweetheart, Eugene R. Cromartie. She is survived by four sons Geno, Leo, Marco, and Eliseo.
Visitation
SEP 16. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Pope Funeral Home Forestville Chapel
5538 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
Funeral Service
SEP 16. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (ET)
Pope Funeral Home Forestville Chapel
5538 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
