Geraldine S. Barnes

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Geraldine Barnes, age 86, passed away after a long and well lived life from lung cancer on Friday, November 3, 2023. She was a member of Maples Memorial United Methodist Church in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Geraldine was retired from the Shelby County Office of Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service. Geraldine was predeceased in death by the love of her life and husband of 53 years, James E. Barnes; brothers, Henry (Buddy) Stricklin, Dennis (Den) Stricklin and sisters, Joan Ray and Jimmie Louise Parker; brother-in-law, Charles Dilmon Ray and sister-in-law, Alice Stricklin. She is survived by her four children, John E. Barnes, Debra J. Smith (Dennis), Jason S. Barnes (Corrina) and Sabrenia J. Jackson (Kevin); fifteen Grandchildren, Tonie Marie Barnes, Christopher Barnes (Jennica), Jason Micheal Baker (Deborah), Ryan Lee Baker (Kera), Dustin A. Baker, Kristen N. Player (Chris), James Taylor Barnes, Crystal K. Cathey (Rocky), Thomas Edward Jackson (Heather), Brandi Stein, Courtney Maddock (Aaron), James Joynt (Brianna), Krystina Aubuchon (Matt), Joshua Joynt, and Katie Davis (Keyon). She adored and enjoyed her numerous great-grandchildren. They called her Granny. She is also survived by many other loving individuals. Her sister, Sandra G. Adams; sister-in-laws, July Kay Silvey (David), Margaret Stricklin and brother-in-law, Joe Parker. She loved all her many nieces and nephews and their families. Geraldine was a dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She loved family gatherings, holidays, family reunions, playing games, cooking, travel adventures, and her relationship with God. Her goal in life was to love everyone and her family to know she loved them. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Maples Memorial United Methodist Church. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Kerry Powell and Rev. John Sudduth will officiate. In lieu of flowers she requested that any memorials be made to a charity of your choice. Geraldine asks that everyone… Please remember the good times. We do believe we will meet again in a far better place, so don't be sad.

Geraldine S. Barnes

March 7, 1937 - November 3, 2023

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