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Funeral Set for South Paulding High's Brigette Barron

The 17-year-old lost her battle to leukemia on Thursday. The funeral is set for Saturday. A fundraiser for Brigette's family will be held Sunday at Sparkles in Hiram.

A student lost her life to leukemia Thursday.

A graduation ceremony and prom had been held for Brigette Barron several days ago, and last week, the .

is holding a fundraiser for Brigette's family Sunday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The cost of admission is $5, with 100 percent of admission fees going to the family. See the flyer attached to this article for more information.

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in Dallas is handling funeral arrangements for the Barron family. Brigette's obituary, as found on the funeral home's website, is below.

Miss Brigette Yvette Barron age 17 of Dallas Georgia passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at her home. She had been in declining health since January 10, 2010.

Miss Barron was born on April 8, 1993, in San Jose California. She is the daughter of Mrs. Janice Weems Burford and Mr. James Barron.

Miss Barron was a 2011 graduate of South Paulding High School and was honored as a recipient of the Spartan Award. She was a member of the Cosmetology Club and received an award for her accomplishments. She was inducted as an honorary member of the Steel Hoggs Motorcycle Club. Miss Barron was also a member of Word of Life Christian Center in Powder Springs, GA. She will be remembered with fondness by all that had the pleasure of knowing her and will be missed by many.

Miss Brigette Barron is survived by her Mother and Step-Father Mr. & Mrs. Jason (Janice) Burford of Dallas, GA; Father Mr. James Barron of California; three Sisters Gina Barron, Tiffany Barron and Anna Barron all of Dallas, GA; one Brother James Barron of Dallas, GA; Grandparents Reverend & Mrs. John (Arlene) Weems of Cartersville, GA, Ms. Yolanda Weems of Dallas, GA and Mr. & Mrs. Paul (Janet) Burford of Toledo, OH; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as other beloved family and friends.

The Funeral Service for Miss Brigette Barron will be held in the Chapel of Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home in Dallas, GA on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 12 pm with her Grandfather Reverend John Weems officiating. Music will be provided by, Jesse Tyler, Amber Mikel, Jeff Eberhart and Becky Bearden. Cremation to follow.

The family of Miss Barron will receive friends on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 10 AM until the service begins at 12 PM.

Please join the family of Miss Brigette Barron in honoring her life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory.

of Dallas, GA is honored to serve the family of Miss Brigette Yvette Barron.

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