Biography: Mrs. Nan Barnwell

Unsung Treasures Honoree Nan Barnwell was born in Middlesex County, Virginia to the late Roland and Sara Kidd. She received her early education in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, and returned to Virginia, where she graduated from Middlesex High School.

Nan moved to Washington DC and worked as a payroll clerk for the Morton Department Stores. 

She married Harold Barnwell and had two children, Bonita and Harold, Jr.  Harold's job took them Beaugency, France and they lived there for six years. Their family returned to the United States where their youngest son André was born. The family moved to Yeadon in 1963. all three of the Barnwell children Bonita, Harold, Jr., and André graduated from Yeadon High School, and three went to college. Harold, Sr. retired after serving 31 years in the Army, and became Chief of Security Guards at Cheyney State College. He was killed by a drunk driver as he was driving home from work.

Mrs. Barnwell graduated from Delaware County Community College with honors, where she taught at the nursery school. She graduated from Antioch University with honors, and also took courses at Temple University, Cheyney State College, and Saint Joseph's University, among others.

Mrs. Barnwell taught in the William Penn School District at Walnut School, East Alden, East Lansdowne, and Lansdowne schools. She retired from the William Penn School District and became active in the community of Yeadon.

Yeadon Community Involvement
Evans Elementary School
Lunchroom and Playground Monitor Volunteer Classroom Aide
Den Mother Boy Scouts
Leader of Girl Scouts
Chairman of Home and School Advisory Student Council
Teacher for the Title One Program Teacher for the Second Grade

Borough Hall Involvement
The Fire Company (Volunteer Fundraiser)
The Police Department (Youth Aid Panel)
Town Watch Member
The Recreation Board
Yeadon Library Member
Senior Community Board Member
Advisory Council at Friendship Circle
Attended most council meetings
Committee Woman
Member of the United Democratic Party
Lifetime Member of the NAACP

List of Honors
Friendship Circle Senior Center Advisory Board
William Penn School District for Dedication
Community College, for Dedication and Service
House of Representatives of Pennsylvania Citation, Sponsored by Honorable Ronald G. Waters