The Muncie Star Press, Thursday, June 30, 2016, page 6A
MUNCIE--Art Advocate, Judith McCoy Barnes, went home June 13, 2016 to be with her Bill following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 17, 1943 in Osgood, IN to William and Lucille (Wagner) McCoy, Judy spent an idealistic childhood in Osgood, where her parents were very active in community and civil events. Her childhood friends, Vicki, Marilyn, and Dr. Bob remain close to her to this day.
Judy graduated from Jac-Cen High School in 1961 and entered Ball State Teacher's College. She graduated from Ball State in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught First and Second grades at Forest Park Elementary in Muncie while working on her Master's degree, which she received in 1968. Judy joined the faculty at Ball State Teacher's College in the placement office, eventually becoming the Assistant Director, a position she retained until 1989, after her marriage to Bill. Many years later, she returned to Ball State as the Director of Development for the College of Fine Arts.
Perhaps the happiest time of Judy's life was when she met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) Barnes. The two shared nineteen fantastic years together until his death in Oct. 2003. The two were inseparable and spent thei time together traveling, entertaining both in their Westwood home as well as their Gulf Shore Blvd. condo in Naples, FL. There was always a place at the Barnes' table. The love for the Muncie community was evident in the many organizations they supported over the years.
Judy was the co-founder and founding President of the Muncie Arts Center, now Cornerstone Center for the Arts, and still remained on its board and its biggest advocate. She served on the YOC Foundation Board and the board of Beyond I Can. She was a past member of the Muncie Symphony League Board and the Chairman of Sak's 20th Fashion Show, Past President of Delta Rho, Kappa Kappa Kappa, as well as Past President of the Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa. She also served on the founding board of Meals on Wheels, a Tri Kappa initiative. Judy has held memberships in the Ball Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Red Cross, Riley Jones Club, Rotary Club, where she was a Paul Harris Fellow, and the Delaware Country Club. In addition, Judy was a member of the Columbia Club, the Conservation Club, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was awarded a VIVA, as well as an Indiana Arts Award for her commitment to the arts community.
When not working in the arts, Judy loved to cook, read, do needlepoint, and volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Barnes; and her brother, Jerry McCoy.
A Celebration of Judy's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at High Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Charlotte Overmyer and Rev. Dr Ronald Naylor officiating. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
MUNCIE--Art Advocate, Judith McCoy Barnes, went home June 13, 2016 to be with her Bill following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 17, 1943 in Osgood, IN to William and Lucille (Wagner) McCoy, Judy spent an idealistic childhood in Osgood, where her parents were very active in community and civil events. Her childhood friends, Vicki, Marilyn, and Dr. Bob remain close to her to this day.
Judy graduated from Jac-Cen High School in 1961 and entered Ball State Teacher's College. She graduated from Ball State in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught First and Second grades at Forest Park Elementary in Muncie while working on her Master's degree, which she received in 1968. Judy joined the faculty at Ball State Teacher's College in the placement office, eventually becoming the Assistant Director, a position she retained until 1989, after her marriage to Bill. Many years later, she returned to Ball State as the Director of Development for the College of Fine Arts.
Perhaps the happiest time of Judy's life was when she met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) Barnes. The two shared nineteen fantastic years together until his death in Oct. 2003. The two were inseparable and spent thei time together traveling, entertaining both in their Westwood home as well as their Gulf Shore Blvd. condo in Naples, FL. There was always a place at the Barnes' table. The love for the Muncie community was evident in the many organizations they supported over the years.
Judy was the co-founder and founding President of the Muncie Arts Center, now Cornerstone Center for the Arts, and still remained on its board and its biggest advocate. She served on the YOC Foundation Board and the board of Beyond I Can. She was a past member of the Muncie Symphony League Board and the Chairman of Sak's 20th Fashion Show, Past President of Delta Rho, Kappa Kappa Kappa, as well as Past President of the Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa. She also served on the founding board of Meals on Wheels, a Tri Kappa initiative. Judy has held memberships in the Ball Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Red Cross, Riley Jones Club, Rotary Club, where she was a Paul Harris Fellow, and the Delaware Country Club. In addition, Judy was a member of the Columbia Club, the Conservation Club, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was awarded a VIVA, as well as an Indiana Arts Award for her commitment to the arts community.
When not working in the arts, Judy loved to cook, read, do needlepoint, and volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Barnes; and her brother, Jerry McCoy.
A Celebration of Judy's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at High Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Charlotte Overmyer and Rev. Dr Ronald Naylor officiating. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
The Muncie Star Press, Thursday, June 30, 2016, page 6A
MUNCIE--Art Advocate, Judith McCoy Barnes, went home June 13, 2016 to be with her Bill following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 17, 1943 in Osgood, IN to William and Lucille (Wagner) McCoy, Judy spent an idealistic childhood in Osgood, where her parents were very active in community and civil events. Her childhood friends, Vicki, Marilyn, and Dr. Bob remain close to her to this day.
Judy graduated from Jac-Cen High School in 1961 and entered Ball State Teacher's College. She graduated from Ball State in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught First and Second grades at Forest Park Elementary in Muncie while working on her Master's degree, which she received in 1968. Judy joined the faculty at Ball State Teacher's College in the placement office, eventually becoming the Assistant Director, a position she retained until 1989, after her marriage to Bill. Many years later, she returned to Ball State as the Director of Development for the College of Fine Arts.
Perhaps the happiest time of Judy's life was when she met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) Barnes. The two shared nineteen fantastic years together until his death in Oct. 2003. The two were inseparable and spent thei time together traveling, entertaining both in their Westwood home as well as their Gulf Shore Blvd. condo in Naples, FL. There was always a place at the Barnes' table. The love for the Muncie community was evident in the many organizations they supported over the years.
Judy was the co-founder and founding President of the Muncie Arts Center, now Cornerstone Center for the Arts, and still remained on its board and its biggest advocate. She served on the YOC Foundation Board and the board of Beyond I Can. She was a past member of the Muncie Symphony League Board and the Chairman of Sak's 20th Fashion Show, Past President of Delta Rho, Kappa Kappa Kappa, as well as Past President of the Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa. She also served on the founding board of Meals on Wheels, a Tri Kappa initiative. Judy has held memberships in the Ball Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Red Cross, Riley Jones Club, Rotary Club, where she was a Paul Harris Fellow, and the Delaware Country Club. In addition, Judy was a member of the Columbia Club, the Conservation Club, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was awarded a VIVA, as well as an Indiana Arts Award for her commitment to the arts community.
When not working in the arts, Judy loved to cook, read, do needlepoint, and volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Barnes; and her brother, Jerry McCoy.
A Celebration of Judy's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at High Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Charlotte Overmyer and Rev. Dr Ronald Naylor officiating. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
MUNCIE--Art Advocate, Judith McCoy Barnes, went home June 13, 2016 to be with her Bill following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 17, 1943 in Osgood, IN to William and Lucille (Wagner) McCoy, Judy spent an idealistic childhood in Osgood, where her parents were very active in community and civil events. Her childhood friends, Vicki, Marilyn, and Dr. Bob remain close to her to this day.
Judy graduated from Jac-Cen High School in 1961 and entered Ball State Teacher's College. She graduated from Ball State in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught First and Second grades at Forest Park Elementary in Muncie while working on her Master's degree, which she received in 1968. Judy joined the faculty at Ball State Teacher's College in the placement office, eventually becoming the Assistant Director, a position she retained until 1989, after her marriage to Bill. Many years later, she returned to Ball State as the Director of Development for the College of Fine Arts.
Perhaps the happiest time of Judy's life was when she met and married the love of her life, William (Bill) Barnes. The two shared nineteen fantastic years together until his death in Oct. 2003. The two were inseparable and spent thei time together traveling, entertaining both in their Westwood home as well as their Gulf Shore Blvd. condo in Naples, FL. There was always a place at the Barnes' table. The love for the Muncie community was evident in the many organizations they supported over the years.
Judy was the co-founder and founding President of the Muncie Arts Center, now Cornerstone Center for the Arts, and still remained on its board and its biggest advocate. She served on the YOC Foundation Board and the board of Beyond I Can. She was a past member of the Muncie Symphony League Board and the Chairman of Sak's 20th Fashion Show, Past President of Delta Rho, Kappa Kappa Kappa, as well as Past President of the Gamma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa. She also served on the founding board of Meals on Wheels, a Tri Kappa initiative. Judy has held memberships in the Ball Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Red Cross, Riley Jones Club, Rotary Club, where she was a Paul Harris Fellow, and the Delaware Country Club. In addition, Judy was a member of the Columbia Club, the Conservation Club, and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was awarded a VIVA, as well as an Indiana Arts Award for her commitment to the arts community.
When not working in the arts, Judy loved to cook, read, do needlepoint, and volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Barnes; and her brother, Jerry McCoy.
A Celebration of Judy's life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at High Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Charlotte Overmyer and Rev. Dr Ronald Naylor officiating. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
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