Mrs. Barnes was born Aug. 11, 1914 in Hartman, Ar., the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Turner and Flora Belle (Hays) Turner. She was married to Charles Clifton Barnes on June 23, 1934 in Bradford, Ar. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 1980 in Ft. Smith, Ar. Mrs. Barnes was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God Church in Gans, Ok. She passed this life on Sep. 23, 2008 in Ft. Smith, Ar after having attained the age of 94 years, 1 month and 12 days. Survivors are: 1 daughter and son in law: Jane and Donald Biggs of Roland, Oklahoma 4 sons and daughters in law: Edward and Lela Barnes of Gans, Oklahoma Johnny and Martha Barnes of Gans, Oklahoma, Nolan and Enzel Barnes of Gans, Oklahoma and Clifton and Juanita Barnes of Nicut community, Oklahoma 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren several other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 1 daughter: Leona Barnes, 2 sons: Dawson and Billy Lee Barnes, 2 grandchildren: Michael Curtis Barnes and Joyce Vian Barnes, 1 great grandchildren: Paisley Dawn Biggs, 1 sister: Martha Collins, and 4 brothers: Dan, Vernon, Eugene and Cecil Turner. |