Roberta Long Barnes

Roberta (“Bobbie”) L. Barnes passed away on Sunday, August 18th ,2024 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX at the age of 94. Bobbie was born January 6, 1930, in San Pedro, California, the youngest of three children born to Robert and Ruth Long.

In 1951 Bobbie moved to Kansas City where she began working as a TWA Airline Hostess. She flew with TWA for five years.

Bobbie married William (“Bill”) G. Barnes at Second Presbyterian Church on April 23, 1955. They had four children: Eric Barnes, Kris Barnes, and Neal Barnes. An earlier son, Douglas Edward, was lost in infancy. She was a devoted wife and mother and was a full-time homemaker while they were growing up.

After the children were all in school, she would find her true vocation serving as Caring Ministry Coordinator for Second Presbyterian Church. She coordinated the church’s outreach ministries including grief counseling, Stephen Ministries, and home visitation.

Bobbie had a passion for music, and in particular choral music and folk songs. She taught herself to play the guitar and led her family in singalongs around the kitchen table. She sang with the women’s choir Sweet Adelines, and after moving to Dallas sang with multiple groups including CC Young’s “The Youngin’s”, Northridge Presbyterian’s “Joyful Noise”, and Wilshire Baptists “New Song”

After Bobbie’s retirement in 1994 she returned to home life where she devoted herself to the care of her husband. They enjoyed fourteen more years of life together, taking many trips, enjoying many friendships, and pursuing their shared passion for classical music. Bobbie was at Bill’s side every day until his passing in 2002.

Bobbie remained in Kansas City until 2007 when she moved to Dallas, TX to be closer to her children and grandchildren.

Bobbie moved to CC Young Assisted Living Center in 2011. In her last years her faith grew ever stronger, and she devoted much of her time and energy to Bible study, prayer, worship, and sharing her faith with others.

Bobbie is survived by her three children; Eric (Veronica), Kris, Neal (Amy), four grandchildren (Rachel Green, Lee Barnes, Faith Gorman, Matt Barnes) and one great grandchild (Logan Green).

A Memorial Service will be held at CC Young Senior Living Center’s Chapel, 4847 W Lawther Drive, Dallas, TX 75214, at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 6th, 2024.