Mary was born on July 14, 1927, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to parents George and Alpha Marshall. Her family migrated to Modesto, California in 1937. Mary had eight siblings who predeceased her.
After the end of WWII, Mary married the love of her life, Charles H. Barnes in June 1945. They loved camping, fishing, traveling, and building homes as a hobby. In 1946, they had a daughter, Ingrid Barnes, who passed away in 2023. Charles, Mary’s husband of 33 years passed away in 1978.
Mary and Charles also had a son, Mark Barnes, and a daughter, Regina (Bruce) Amador in 1961. They started over as parents and continued their loving and devoted parenting with their new children. Mary was an amazing cook and dedicated to her family.
Besides being a wonderful homemaker for 77 years, she was an Assembly of God church secretary. With this job, she was a faithful friend to many people, and was always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. Mary was a devout Christian and a woman of strong faith.
Mary was a life-long fan of the San Francisco Forty-Niners, San Francisco Giants, with her true favorite being, the Golden State Warriors. She would often watch the games and was able to share the details of each game. She also enjoyed bird watching and admired the varied flowers in her yard.
As life continued, Mary’s children gave her three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. These families were the light of her life. Grandchildren include Blake (Kayla) Amador, Katie (Brandon) Kamplain, and Joseph Barnes. Great-grandchildren are Easton, Nolan, and Atley Amador, in addition to Taylor and Parker Kamplain.
The family would like to thank all of the staff at Bethel Assisted Living for their conversations, storytelling, and tender loving care of “Miss Mary.” They would also like to thank Seva Hospice for the excellent and compassionate care Mary received.
A graveside service is planned at Lakewood Memorial Park on April 8, 2024, at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Jessica’s House, P.O. Box 1712, Turlock, CA 95381.
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