Merom Lucille Fox Barnes

Merom was born April 20, 1928 in Burnett, Indiana to William “Willie” and Elsie Fox. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend. She was an active member of Burnett Home EC Club and attended Maryland Community Church. Merom loved her neighbors, planting flowers, shopping, traveling, taking road trips with her daughter, and spending time with her family.

Merom was a co-owner of Barnes Kart Shop where she spent many years following and participating in her son’s racing careers. Merom also worked at St. Anthony and Terre Haute Regional Hospital for almost 25 years until she retired.

Merom was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold “Pappy” Barnes, whom she married July 20, 1946, and brothers Marion and Herschall Fox.

Survivors include her children Harold (Madonna) Barnes Jr., Deborah Barnes (David) Brown, Jeffrey (Lori) Barnes; grandchildren Diane (Paul) Jones, Hilliary (Sam) Burns, Jarred Holmes, Brock (Megan) Raley and Kalyn (Blake) Neal; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Shah and Dr. Kaduru, Union Hospital, Wabash Valley Hospice, and Hands that Serve for the care and support you provided.

A service will be held in Merom’s honor on Thursday, February 25 at 10:00am at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home, and a visitation prior on Wednesday from 4:00pm-8:00pm, also at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home.