A funeral service was held April 8 at St. John’s Baptist Church, Jersey City, for Deaconess Barbara Jean Battle of Jersey City. She passed away April 1. She was the wife of Deacon Hayes L. Battle Jr.; mother of Martin Collins, Jermaine Battle, Stephen Rhone, Nahru Majette and Cheryl Collins; sister of Dwayne and Zelda Collins and Emma Lafayette. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, seven great-grands, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. Ser4vices arranged by the Watson Mortuary Service, Jersey City.