Agnes "Barbara" Elsie Andosé

Agnes Elsie Andosé born on April 20, 1950, unfortunately passed away on March 16, 2024. Agnes was also known as “Barbara” & "Babs". She was affectionately called “Ma” “Grandma” and “Aunty Barbara”.

Agnes “Barbara” Andosé was born to Oscar Isaac Leander Alert Albert & Iris Doreen Alert in their hometown of Eversham Village, Berbice-Corentyne in Guyana, South America. She was the 4th child of their 11 children. She attended Eversham C of S School in Guyana. She also attended school to become a professional seamstress. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on March 19, 1967. In 1976, she married Edny Andosé and migrated to Paramaribo, Suriname as a young adult where she lived with her relatives. She quickly learned the local languages, Sranantongo and Dutch. While in Suriname, she helped support her family and made the way for her parents and siblings to migrate to Suriname from Guyana. In 1977, they welcomed their son, Michaja “Mike” Andosé into their family. During their time in Suriname, they also adopted Manuel Akoeba & Marietha Wens.

Barbara moved back to Guyana in 1990 and stayed in Brighton Village until 1996 when she moved to Brooklyn, New York. After a few years in Brooklyn, Barbara moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she lived with Mike and near her two brothers, Wilfred Alert and Joseph Lawrence. In 2013, Barbara relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to be close to her immediate family who resided there. She was part of the Center Hills Congregation in Atlanta, GA. She conducted Bible studies with friends and family. She encouraged many people to learn more about the Bible.

A few of Barbara’s favorite activities and hobbies were crocheting, decorating, sewing, being creative, collecting pictures, caring for her plants, experimenting with recipes, making organic drinks, cooking, baking, listening to music, and maintaining a neat & tidy home. Whenever you asked Barbara how she was doing, she would respond “ Cool and Quiet”. She was known for providing double nicknames for everyone like her grandchildren “Shea Shea” for Mar’shea & “Chi Chi” for Malachi. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her immediate and extended family. She was an excellent seamstress. During her lifetime, she created and designed attire for her family and friends. Barbara also work as a Teacher Assistant for few years. She was an industrious caring, calm, considerate, and very loving person.

Barbara was preceded in death by the following relatives: her grandparents, Edward Lawrence & Rowena Lancaster, John Alert & Margaret Albert, her parents, Oscar Isaac Leander Alert Albert & Iris Doreen Alert. Barbara was also preceded in death by five (5) of her siblings: Joseph Lawrence, Lennox Alert, Wilfred A. Alert Sr., Constance “Connie” Alert, and Mavis Alert.

Barbara is survived by her children Michaja “Mike” Andosé, his wife, Tonya Andosé, Manuel Akoeba, and Marietha Wens. Her grandchildren, Deion Harvey-King, Melvin Wilson, Donald Davis, Tonya Davis, Mar’shea Andosé, and Malachi Andosé. Her great grandchildren, Mariah Wilson, and Trendell Davis. Barbara is also survived by five (5 )siblings: Clifton Alert, Loretta Bailey, Carol Alert, Loraine van den Brandt, and Gail Alert. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws. close friends, and associates.

Barbara will be dearly missed by her family and friends. We look forward to seeing her again. Revelation 21:4 - “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”