Mary Elizabeth Barnes

Born in Jacksonville, FL, she was a nurse of 45 years with selfless devotion to the compassionate care and concern of others. Her most recent position was in addiction, recovery and detox, which was up until the age of 73.

The Lord was the pinnacle of her love, which deeply influenced all of her life’s passions. She was the Matriarch of her small family; a lover of her grandchildren, history, proper grammar, practical living, and spare toothbrushes. She had a peaceful, sweet soul, was intuitively wise beyond her years, and had a spirit of giving that will long be remembered by those who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her loving Husband of 48 years, Captain Ray Barnes. Also by her Sister, Sarah Gertrude Stringer, whom she was the caregiver of for 8 years, Sister, Chris Parker, and Brother Bob Howell.

Her Son, Ray Barnes, survives her. Three Grandchildren, Ray Barnes, III (Miladis), Amy Barnes-Malerba (Mario), and Misty Galeani (Fiance, Casey). Sister Rose Wilkerson (Harvel), Sister-in-Law, Patricia Howell, and several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and loving friends.

Mass will be celebrated at 12:30PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church 2609 Park St. Jacksonville, Fl. 32204, with burial to follow in Arlington Park Cemetery. The visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the Mass. Arrangements by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home 940 Cesery Blvd. (904)744-8422.