sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4
Linda Allean Barnes Magee was born on January 7, 1953, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was
born to the late Reverend Milton L. Barnes, Jr. and Bessie Lee Barnes. She graduated from
Rowan High School in 1971. Linda had two children with a former spouse, Wendell E. Magee, Sr.
She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1975 with a Master’s in
Speech-Language Pathology.
During the early years of her career, she taught classes in Applied Linguistics. Her passion
became helping children communicate and express themselves properly in order to reach their
full potential. Mrs. Magee was the first black Director of the School of Speech Language
Hearing during the mid-’70s and ’80s.
In 1992 she moved to Birmingham, Al where she became Director of Rehab in a skilled nursing
facility working with the older population. In the latter part of her career, she resigned from the
management position to focus her attention on treating patients. She specialized in advanced
swallowing techniques in order to give persons with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia and other
neurological conditions a chance to have a better quality of life.
At an early age, she was introduced to the things of God. She played piano in her father’s church
at First Baptist of Monticello. However, it was not until the early 80’s that she received Jesus
Christ as her Lord and Savior and was filled with the Holy Spirit. It was at this time she began a
lifelong journey of praying, studying, and sharing God’s Word. Over the years, Linda became
the family’s source of prayer and encouragement. She was not ashamed of the gospel and
anytime someone “had ears to hear” she would speak a Word.
Most of the time you could find Linda cooking and baking cakes (caramel was everyone’s
favorite!), eating at restaurants, at church, and spending time with family watching football. She
was both an Alabama and Auburn fan, however, when they played each other, it was... Roll Tide!
She leaves to cherish her memories: Children, son, Wendell E. Magee, Jr.; daughter, VaLesa
Magee; mother, Bessie L. Barnes, brothers Antonio Milton Peters, Richard L. Barnes, sisters
Joanne Barnes Wheat (Rickey) and Angela Barnes Robinson(Mike); two grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; one niece, five nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first and dear nephew; Rickey D.
A prayer I leave for you today: “ Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper in all
things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” 3 John 1:2 ~Linda
A Special Farewell
All praise to ABBA Father!!! Hesed To My Wonderful Mother, Sister, and Friend; May you Rest in Salem Salom-ABBA's Bosom. Agapao Forever Amein
Thank you ABBA for giving us such a wonderful, kind, and Loving Mother. Now she is at HOME with You. Amein HalleloYah ~Your Son
Mama, I remember when I was a teenager, you told me "Vee, my desire is to be your friend when you are an adult." At the time, I did not know what you meant. My thought was of course we were going to be friends. Now, I now know what you mean because as I look back at my adult memories of us together, you were the epitome of a true friend. To me a friend is someone who wants to spend time with you, who wants to do things for you with no questions asked, who wants to be there during the good and bad times, and who wants to show you love in any way they can...that was us! I miss you now and always, my true friend! ~Your Daughter
To my beloved MeMe, you always had the joy of the Lord in your heart and I love that you taught me how to have that same joy. I will always see you as a beautiful, young woman God. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and being a wonderful grandmother that the Lord created you to be just for me. ~ Your "Tookie Nookie"
Expressions of Gratitude
Our family is forever appreciative of the prayers, condolences, thoughtful concerns, acts of
kindness received during this time of bereavement.
May God richly pour out blessings to you is our prayer.
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