Ruth Virginia Byrd Barnes was born in Blountstown, Fla. on Dec. 29, 1924 and passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 in Panama City, Fla.
In her early years, Ruth married the love of her life, Willie Barnes on May 9, 1942 and relocated to Madison, Fla. where they raised seven children. Ruth was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on June 16, 1965. She faithfully served Jehovah for 55 years. She was employed by ITT-Thompson Industries and retired after 25 years.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memory four children: Doris McGee (Albert), Doreatha McKelvin, Patsy Johnson (Howard) and Ellis Barnes; her 29 grandchildren; along with a host of great-grandchildren, beloved relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anna Byrd; husband, Willie J. Barnes Sr.; and three children: Dallas M. Barnes, Willie J. Barnes Jr. and Claretha Barnes. Interment arrangements entrusted to the caring staff at Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Fla.