Nelda Gene Barrett Romano, 80, of Vicksburg passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at her home in Vicksburg after a brief illness.

She was born Dec. 17, 1937, in Purvis.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ruby Barrett; her husband of 48 years, George A. Romano; and her daughter, Susan R. Romano.

She is survived by one daughter, Sylvia Romano of Vicksburg; two sons, George A. Romano Jr. (Michelle) of Lynchburg, Va.; and Joseph Romano (Michelle) of Wilmington, N.C.

She is survived by five grandchildren, Brennan Bolls of Oxford; Gabrielle B. Jenkins (Casey), and Charly Ripperton of Batesville; and Hannah Romano and Danielle Romano, both of Wilmington, N.C. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Branson and Ayla Grace Jenkins of Batesville.

Visitation and Prayer Service with Father P.J. Curley presiding will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Riles Funeral Home Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017.

Service begins at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Green Lawn Garden Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Vicksburg Warren Humane Society, 6600 Hwy 61 S, Vicksburg, MS 39180.