Hickory – Mary Ann Barnes, 90 of Hickory went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Frye Regional Medical Center.
Born on May 21, 1930, Mary the daughter of James and Lula Ward grew into a woman of loving and selfless devotion for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the great pride and joy of her life. Mary possessed the gift of Godly (and Southern!) hospitality, preparing countless delicious meals for friends, family, and co-workers alike. Other joyful recipients of her sweet and caring heart included her pup and cats. In her later years, Mary loved to crack a crossword puzzle, but, more than that, she loved to linger with her Lord through long hours in the Scriptures, books, and sermons. Mary’s family, truly her life’s joy and crown, are proud to say of her, “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:29
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Lawrence Hall Barnes and Bill Campbell; her oldest son, Steve Allen (Toby) Barnes; her only daughter, Sandra Elaine Barnes; her older brother, John Alvin Ward and her younger sister, Jeanna Ward Ritter.
Survivors include her younger brother, Wade Henry Ward and wife Lib; 3 sons, James Thomas (Tommy) Barnes, Richard Dale (Rick) Barnes and wife Candy, Gary Dan Barnes and former wife, Lisa; 5 grandchildren, David James Barnes and wife Erin, Danielle Elaine Barnes and fiancé, Mike Hayes, Kendra Dawn Barnes, Nicholas (Nick) Rhyne Barnes and wife Rachel, Caroline (Carley) Wood Lickteig and husband Josh; 7 great-grandchildren, Harley Barnes, MacKenzie Barnes, Maddox Barnes, all of Hickory, Avery Lickteig, Caleb Lickteig, Emma Lickteig, Isla Lickteig all of Austin, Texas.
A special thanks to Marcella Kanupp, her favorite doctor Glenn Paige and to the hospital staff at Frye Regional Medical Center.
A private Graveside Service will be held at Catawba Memorial Park.
Following the burial a Celebration of Life Service will be held at East Hickory Baptist Church on Friday, May 14, 2021 at East Hickory Baptist Church at 1:00 pm with Rev. Scott Jackson and Rev. Mark Schmitz officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Hickory Baptist Church.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Barnes family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
