Viola "Tweet" M. Barnes, age 98, of Byron, Michigan, (formerly of Fowlerville, MI) passed away on Saturday August 10, 2019. Viola was born July 19, 1921 to Benjamin and Florence (Miller) Evans. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Captain Kenneth Barnes. Left to cherish her memory are her children Rose Barnes, Thomas (Marissa) Barnes, Nola Hudson, Ruth (Bryan) Ellis, Launi (Jacob) VanderHart, Larry (Grace) Barnes; thirteen grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on August 14, 2019 from 6-8pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home Williamston Chapel, 205 East Middle Street, Williamston, MI 48895. The funeral service will be held Saturday August 17, 2019 at 1 pm at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery, 10940 East Chandler Heights Road, Chandler AZ 85248. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024; pending time and date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grwilliamston.com for the Barnes family.
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