She was born on June 25, 1929, in Morley, Missouri to William A. and Beulah O’Neal Foster
On January 20, 1952, she married Harley E. Barnes, Jr. at the First Baptist Church in Sikeston, Missouri.
She attended Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Elementary and Secondary Education. Her early years were spent teaching elementary grades in Vanduser, Morley and Oran. She taught in the Sikeston School District for many years, teaching in Middle School, Junior High and High School. She retired in 1983 after more than 30 years in the classroom. She was an avid reader, letter writer and bridge player.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Mike) Keefer and son, Buddy Barnes, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by Harley, her husband of 62 years, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.
No Memorial Service will be held at this time
She will be buried in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Missouri Delta Medical Center Foundation, 1008 North Main, Sikeston, MO 63801.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Barnes family
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