Norma Sue Barnes

Mrs. Norma Sue Barnes “Gree” passed away the morning of February 10, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on July 18, 1929 to the late Frank Llyod and Minnie Dee Smith. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church and also an Eastern Star Member in Mineola, Texas. Gree was a loving Mother and Grandmother, her children and grandkids brought her immense joy and filled her life with love. Her main hobby was keeping her yard in perfect shape with an old-fashioned push mower until the young age of 89. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel O. W. Barnes; sister Nella May; and half brother Tullis Smith. Gree is survived by three sons, one daughter, two daughter-in-laws, and one son-in-law: David Barnes of Mineola, Texas, Danny and Beth Barnes of Mineola, Texas, Dale and Becky Barnes of Golden, Texas, Jerry and Donna Isbell of Lubbock, Texas; seven grandchildren: Amber Dollar, Ashley Barnes, Travis Barnes, Taylor Barnes, Aaron Klingensmith, Allison Fullingim, and Kenneth Barnes; eight great grandchildren: Cameron Klingensmith, Kasen Barnes, Darrin Wortham, Madison Barnes, Katie Barnes, Oliver Barnes, Reese Barnes, Kaylyn Barnes; several nieces, and nephews. Honorary pallbearers; Jerry Isbell, Mark Fullingim, Ricky Newman, Mike Madsen, Robert Horn, Kevin Boyd, Mark Ellison, Craig Cooper, Gary Hatfield, Todd Brewer, Jim Nicholson, Jurgen Simons, Richard Elston, and James Hollis. The family would like to give a special thanks to Gree’s Caregivers Crystal Boyd, Michelle Lewis, Kay Lovil, Cheila Melvin, Patty Hays, and Debra Harpole. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Reflections Hospice of Texas in Quitman. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, February 22, 2021 at The First United Church Ministry Center, Mineola, TX from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Graveside service is schedules for Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 10:00 am at Jarratt Cemetery, 1432 County Road 1515, Jacksonville, TX 75766.