Reverend Greta Barber Manuel Greta was born December 25, 1934 to Rev L.E. and Lucille Barber in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the fifth child of nine children. She attended Dunbar Elementary and Carver Junior High School in Tulsa, OK. In Oakland, CA she earned her GED and also, her AA from School of Nursing in Oakland. She later relocated to Chicago and earned her Cosmetology License and practiced in that field for over 15 years there. She also received her Youth Evangelism License while living in Chicago, later relocating to Spencer, OK. Greta gave her life to Christ at 11 years old and was baptized at Metropolitan Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. West. Greta worked faithfully and was very active in church. Greta taught preschool for St. Luke Christian Acedemy, and later she worked with the OKC Homeless Ministry. She was also, a foster mom. She was preceded in death by both parents, Rodessa Barber Terrell, Lucille Barber Adams. Greta leaves to celebrate her life one son, Guan Zolas Manuel of OKC, OK. Two grandchildren, Kimberly (Christopher) Francis of Dunnwoody, GA, and Khari (Jennifer) Manuel. Two brothers, Jack and Lewis. Four sisters, Juanita, Doris, Debra, and Pamela. One adopted brother, Frank Catchings, Jr. of Minneapolis, MN. Long-time friends, Evelyn Spriggs and Lois Felder. Five great-grandchildren, Madison, Bryce, Kinley, Drake and Charlie. Twenty-One nieces, nephews. Thirty great-nieces and nephews. Four great-great- nieces and nephews. A host of cousins and many other relatives and many friends.