BARNES, Jean Morrison, 90, passed away on March 19, 2018, surrounded by her loving family in her home in Richmond, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde W. Morrison and Lillian M. Potter; brother, Ray W. Morrison, all from Lexington, Va. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Roop and her husband, Robert Roop; two grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley) and Taylor (Ashton) Roop; two great-grandchildren, Emily and Camren Roop; sisters, Vivian Jarvis and Carolyn Elliott (Russell); her loving and devoted niece, Marie Powell; many nieces and nephews and faithful friends.
Jean graduated from James Madison University in 1948 and settled in Richmond to start a teaching career that spanned 33 years. She retired from Henrico County Public Schools in 1985. She loved flowers, gardening, Sunday dinners and spending time with her family. In her memory, donations can be made to the Virginia Voice, an organization that was a great blessing in her life.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Road, Henrico, Va. 23229. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at the Woody Chapel. Interment to follow in Westhampton Memorial and Cremation Park, 10000 Patterson Ave., Henrico, Va. 23229.
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