Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Barnes, 82, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 18, 1942, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Ann (Wright) Turner. She spent her life sharing her love of ministry by being a pastor and an evangelistic traveler. Beth enjoyed all the time spent with her family especially the grandchildren. Beth is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edward Barnes; children, Tia Fox, Eddie (Terri) Barnes, and Steve (Nicki) Barnes; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Cindy (Skip) Haynes. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809, with visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Burial to follow the service at Prairie Grove Cemetery. Contributions in Beth's memory may be made to Spirit of Life Children's Ministry.
