Velda E Barnes, 80, of the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, and formerly of Rockport, died Wednesday evening July 30, 2014 at the Barry Community Care Center.
Velda was born Feb. 21, 1934 in Rockport, a daughter of Lee R. Ellison and Dora Blackledge Ellison. She married Newton Smith and he preceded her in death. She later married John W "Jack" Barnes Feb 2, 1983 in Louisiana, MO and he died Sept 6, 2002.
Velda was a long time employee of Hillside Gardens in Elsberry, MO. She enjoyed reading, going to yard sales and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters. Janie Moyer of Elsberry, MO, Terri Ryan of Elsberry, MO. And Linda Smith of Pittsfield, seven grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor of Elsberry, MO, Sean Moyer of Elsberry, MO, Christopher Reimers of Pittsfield, IL, Desirae Reimers of Pittsfield, IL, Lisa Smith of Griggsville, IL, Amanda Goeway of Nebo, IL and Allen Flesner of Griggsville IL, four great-grandchildren; Jessica, Damon, Kiersten, and Presto. Four step great-grandchildren; Nathan, Destinee, Tabby and Tyler. Four brothers; Roger Ellison of Rockport, IL., Ronnie Ellison of Hull, IL, Donnie Ellison of Quincy, IL, and Doug Ellison of Rockport, IL.
Velda was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a son Junior Smith, a granddaughter, Christina Moyer, a grandson Eric Moyer, a great-grandson Allen Stout and two sisters Kathleen Barnes and Carol Rice.
Funeral services were held Saturday Aug 2 at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Wayne Knipmeyer. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to the Barry Community Care Center in Barry.
Velda E Barnes, 80, of the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, and formerly of Rockport, died Wednesday evening July 30, 2014 at the Barry Community Care Center.
Velda was born Feb. 21, 1934 in Rockport, a daughter of Lee R. Ellison and Dora Blackledge Ellison. She married Newton Smith and he preceded her in death. She later married John W "Jack" Barnes Feb 2, 1983 in Louisiana, MO and he died Sept 6, 2002.
Velda was a long time employee of Hillside Gardens in Elsberry, MO. She enjoyed reading, going to yard sales and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters. Janie Moyer of Elsberry, MO, Terri Ryan of Elsberry, MO. And Linda Smith of Pittsfield, seven grandchildren, Jennifer Taylor of Elsberry, MO, Sean Moyer of Elsberry, MO, Christopher Reimers of Pittsfield, IL, Desirae Reimers of Pittsfield, IL, Lisa Smith of Griggsville, IL, Amanda Goeway of Nebo, IL and Allen Flesner of Griggsville IL, four great-grandchildren; Jessica, Damon, Kiersten, and Presto. Four step great-grandchildren; Nathan, Destinee, Tabby and Tyler. Four brothers; Roger Ellison of Rockport, IL., Ronnie Ellison of Hull, IL, Donnie Ellison of Quincy, IL, and Doug Ellison of Rockport, IL.
Velda was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a son Junior Smith, a granddaughter, Christina Moyer, a grandson Eric Moyer, a great-grandson Allen Stout and two sisters Kathleen Barnes and Carol Rice.
Funeral services were held Saturday Aug 2 at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Wayne Knipmeyer. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to the Barry Community Care Center in Barry.
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