Ethel McDonald Barnes of Jacksonville/Islamorada Florida died on August 22, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on June 13, 1925. Ethel retired from Independent Life Insurance Company in 1993 as an Assistant Secretary/Treasurer after 35 years of service and was a very active charter member of the Uptown Civitan Club. She is survived by her husband Richard Barnes, sister Gertrude Shepard and many nieces, nephews and step grandchildren. Arrangements under the care of Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, (904) 781-9262. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ethel Barnes to Civitan International, #1 Civitan Place, Birmingham, Ala. 35213. Checks can be made payable to Civitan International.
