Graveside service for Betty Jean Barnes, 84 of West Monroe, LA., will be held Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 2:00 PM, Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun, LA., with Werner Aswell officiating, under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home.
Betty was born September 26, 1936, in Calhoun, LA. and passed away Thursday, November 26, at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, LA. She spent the last 4 years as a resident of Haven Nursing Center in Columbia, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents Wynes and Mamie Jordan, one brother, James R “Sonny” Jordan, and the love of her life Kelly Barnes. She and Kelly were married for 61 years. Betty was called home exactly 5 years to the day on Thanksgiving Day just as Kelly was. Now they are forever reunited at the ultimate gospel singing in the presence of Jesus. Back in the days of good health, Kelly and Betty were happiest when traveling to North Carolina to gospel singings and fellowshipping with others there. They loved attending any local gospel concerts with friends and family.
Betty is survived by one sister, Kathleen Griffin (Bill) of Columbia, La; nephew, Todd Griffin (Velita) of Columbia, La.; and great nephew, Daniel Griffin (Margo) of West Monroeand great-great nephew, Sawyer Griffin and great-great niece, Anna Griffin; also survived by sister-in-law, Shirley Barnes; nephew, Keith Barnes and family; niece, Cathy Barnes and family.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Haven Nursing Center for their devoted care over the last 4 years. A special thanks also to the doctors and nurses who cared for Betty during her last days at St. Francis Medical Center.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com