Shirley Katherine Barnes

SHIRLEY KATHERINE BARNES

Shirley Katherine BURGE was born August 3, 1929 in Corona, California to Arthur and Anna (REED) BURGE.

She was united in marriage to Emeral BARNES on September 20, 1943. To this union was born four children: Mary, William, Jeanne and Jim. Surviving is Mary Ellen HANEY of Winona; William BARNES and wife Karen of McCrae, AR; Jeanne ALLEN of Harrison, AR; Jim and wife Becky BARNES of Winona; one stepdaughter, Doris BLAIR and husband of Maryville, TN; 18 grandchildren and 35 great and great-great grandchildren. Her only brother, Galen BURGE of Maryville, TN, and her only sister, June PAINTER of Lowell, AR. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceding Shirley in death are her parents, Arthur and Anna BURGE; her husband, Emeral BARNES; four grandchildren, Lexie BARNES, Kelly BLAIR, Kris BLAIR and Jeffery BRAYFIELD; two great grandchildren, Nellie HANEY and David BLAIR; two sons-in-law, Joe HANEY and Rufus ALLEN.

Shirley was a charter member of the Winona Church of God of Prophecy since July 10, 1955. She loved her Church and what it stands for. She enjoyed going to church as much as she could.

She was also a volunteer at the Birch Tree Nursing Center and enjoyed being with the residents. Most of the staff and residents all affectionately called her ‘Granny BARNES’.

Shirley did a lot of crocheting and knitting. It was unusual to see her without a crochet hook or knitting needle in her hands. She made many, many items, giving them all away. She also loved to sit outside in her porch swing. As early as possible in the springs she had her swing placed back outside where she could sit and enjoy life. She was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by not only family, but her many, many friends.

Rest in Peace, Mom, you made it home. From your kids.