Shirley Barnes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Barnes, 86, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, with her children by her side. Shirley was born September 1,1936 in Corsicana, Texas to Troy and Lake Fuller. Shirley devoted her life to caring for others. She was a strong and faithful Christian, serving her church and community in various volunteer roles. She loved to spend time cooking, traveling and taking early morning walks to the park. Family gatherings and holidays were her favorite time of the year, and she always made them memorable for her loved ones. She worked many years for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. After retiring, she spent her time volunteering countless hours for many organizations. She served as a “Pink Lady” with the Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary as well as several committees at the Kinsloe House. Her weekly highlight was giving back to the Good News Café at First Baptist Church in Corsicana. Her church held a special place in her heart. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Elwood Barnes, her parents Troy and Lake Fuller, and siblings Pat Reed, Verda Waggoner, Nettie Adkins, and Sonny Fuller. She is survived her brother Donald Fuller and wife Darlene; children Danny Barnes and wife Linda, Brenda Farmer and husband Phil; grandchildren, Brandy Harrison and husband Bill, Corey Barnes and wife Angie, Amber Stoner and husband Brett, Amy Johnson and husband JP; great-grandchildren Grant Harrison, Jackson McMath, Braxton Stoner, Waylon Barnes, Brody Barnes, Asher Stoner, Anje Stevens & husband James, Claire Johnson, and Cade Johnson. She is also survived by great-great-grandson Beckett Stevens. Pallbearers will be Danny Barnes, Corey Barnes, Bill Harrison, Brett Stoner, JP Johnson, and Grant Harrison. A service to celebrate her life will be Tuesday July 26, 2022, at 11am in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Harper officiating. Visitation will be held from 10-11am prior to the service. There will be a private burial for family later in the day. Memorials can be made to the Ladies Auxiliary at Navarro Regional Hospital where she volunteered for three decades helping those in need. Any donations should be mailed to NRH Auxiliary, 3013 Lafayette St., Corsicana, TX 75110.

Shirley Barnes

September 1, 1936 - July 21, 2022