Lois Harrell Barnes

Lois Harrell Barnes, 96, went to be with God on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born August 2, 1919 to Maude and Willie Harrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon V. Barnes; her son, Ronnie A. Barnes; five sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her children, Gordon F. Barnes (Nancy), Shirley B. Phillips (Homer) and Donnie V. Barnes (Linda); nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; her brother, Horace Harrell and sisters in-law, Leona Harrell and Laura Velvin. She was a faithful member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she loved serving and working as long as she was able. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 30 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia. The funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31 at Centenary United Methodist Church with interment to follow at High Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 472, Jarratt, Virginia 23867.