Mary Barnes

Mary Nadine Barnes, 88, from Raytown, Missouri, passed away April 5, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in North Little Rock. Nadine moved to Sherwood to live near her youngest daughter after her husband passed away in 2006. She was born on July 11, 1923 at home in Japton, AR, to the late Esther Steeley. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She was very active in many community organizations such as Beta Sigma Phi, Eastern Star, and the Shrine Temple. Although affected by Alzheimer's in her later years, she always maintained her sweet and kind disposition and was a blessing to be around even in her final days.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Beatty George Barnes and her son-in-law, John Edward Gillin. She is survived by her children, Janie Raye Barnes and Lora Lee Gillin; grandchildren, Stephen E. Barnett, Donna M. Brady and her husband, Justin Brady, Eveline N. Kent and her husband, Benjamin A. Kent, and Mary E. Crawford and her husband, Brandon M. Crawford; great-grandchildren, Indica J. Barnett and Johnny E. Barnett; and her beloved nephew, Dale Z. Francisco and his wife, Susie Francisco.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 7th, 2012 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW Corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish® Mid-South or Arkansas Alzheimer's Association.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501-224-2200). Mrs. Barnes' online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.