Leola D. Barnes' Obituary
Mrs. Leola D. Barnes, age 94, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 in Muskegon. She was born on June 16, 1917 in Buena Vista, TN to Archie and Mertie (Hollowell) Hargrove, and resided in the area until 1941 when she moved to Muskegon. Leola enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening in her spare time. She was preceded in death by 2 husbands, Jesse Barnes and Gordon Brodrick. SURVIVORS include 3 sons, Billy (Joan) Barnes of Roosevelt Park, Ronald (Patty) Barnes of Norton Shores, Terry Barnes of N. Muskegon; 2 daughters, Jessica (John) Oosting of Columbus Twp., MI and Barbara Barnes of Norton Shores; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Carline Roberts, Dalphy Ross both of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews. Leola was also preceded in death by her sister, Florine Moore. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 11AM Wednesday at The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565 with Rev. Jim Rausch officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11AM. Burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to the American Red Cross or American Cancer Society will be appreciated. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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