of Jonesboro, AR
April 22, 1933 - July 14, 2016
Maxine Simpson Barnes, 83 of Jonesboro, passed away, Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Maxine was born April 22, 1933 to Otis Fields Simpson and Annie Beatrice Gootee. On February 14, 1968, Maxine Married Wallace Barnes. She was a medical Technologist. Maxine was a member of Nettleton Baptist Church and a OES (McLemore Chapter of Eastern Star). She enjoyed her grandchildren, reading, socializing, and her main enjoyment was going to church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Wallace Barnes; son, Tom Barnes; daughter, Nancy Barnes.
Survivors include: daughters, Mary Ann O'Hara, Kay (Jeff) Tippett, Charlene Terrell; son, Bob (Sandy) Barnes, daughter in law; Sandy (John) Batic; grandchildren; Jonathan (Jade) McDaniel, Zach (Laurie) McDaniel, Nathan McDaniel, Allison (Scott) West, Jimmy Barnes, Deanna (Craig) Del Fabro, Sonnie Terrell, Christy Barnes, Sherri (Mark) Williamson, Nicole Barnes; great grandchildren, Evan McDaniel, Collins McDaniel, Lauren and Louie Del Fabro, Chase and Cole Edwards and Chasity Barnes; brother Chester Simpson.
Service will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Nettleton Baptist Church, beginning at 11:00 AM under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, with Dr. Stan Ballard officiating. Burial will be at Crittenden Memorial Park, Marion, AR.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service.
Pallbearers will be John Tyler, Elmo Tyler, Gerald Barker, Stephen Frick, Bob Griffin and Jim Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Scott Dixon, Dr. Jerrod Anderson, staff of the Flo and Phil Hospice House, Dr. John Cook and Dr. Brian Bailey.
Lasting memorial can be made to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews Ave, Jonesboro, AR. 72401.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Jonesboro
Dear Kay and Family,
Megan and I are so sorry for your loss, and are thankful that we got to see you last month. I'm thankful for the life and legacy of Aunt Max. Praying for peace, healing, rest, and God's grace and presence with you.
Love to each of you,
Rick and Megan Buerkle
Kay,Mary Ann & family, your mother, grandmother & great grandmother was such a loving woman. She would always be so welcoming when we were visiting. She also loved to tell stories and we loved to hear them. We loved her and will miss her very much.
Dear Kay, Mary Ann & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts & prayers are with you as you grieve. We loved your mother dearly and are so thankful for the times we were able to spend with her when she came to visit Mom in the nursing home, and when I was able to spend time with her in her home. What sweet memories we made! May you feel comfort from the hugs from family and friends and may you know the peace that only our Lord can provide.
With love & sympathy,
Lena & Aunt Shirley