Joyce Barnes, 70, most recently of Hewitt, Texas, passed away in the presence of her loving family on March 10, 2016.
Graveside Service: A private family graveside gathering will be held for Joyce at McGregor Cemetery.
Joyce was born on September 18, 1945 in Waco, Texas to parents Gus and Dotsy Mae Montgomery Barnes. She worked until her retirement as a cafeteria manager for McGregor ISD, where she lovingly served many children as if they were her own. She was a faithful member of Marshall Chapel Baptist in Waco serving as an usher and finance secretary.
Joyce lived a life of faith and will long be remembered for her warm, giving heart and loving spirit.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Dotsy Barnes; her brother, Robert Gus Barnes; and brother-in-law, Lonnie Powell.
Joyce will be remembered with love by her God Parents, Sherman and Linda Coats; two sisters, Patsy Reed and husband Larry, and Martha Powell; God Brother, Reverend Wayman Dever; God Daughters, Bridgette Johnson, Stephanie Banks and Mattie Jefferson; her God Grandchildren Da’John Edward-Johnson, Ra’Shan Hardin-Johnson, Helena Evans, James Evans, Devante Jones, Anthonique Jones, Jonitia Blackburn; 3 nephews, Robert Barnes and his significant other Shawna, Quentin Wright and his wife Tierra Wright, and Jesse Reed and his wife Rebecca; one niece, Sherilyn Reed, her pastor and beloved cousin and her pastor, Reverend Frank Montgomery and his wife Mercy D. Montgomery; and her church family of Marshall Chapel Baptist Church, and all of those whom she loved very dearly.
Contact Information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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I will miss you my sweet cousin..
My Aunt Joyce. You ran a good race and finished strong. I love you always and will definitely see you later.- your niece Sherily
May your soul rest in peace cousin for u truly will be missed your smile was so amazing to see each every time I saw you all the memories I will forever cherish as I reflect back to the good ole day in McGregor when would fly in from California And our military traveling from a far u always use come to Waco mama’s and get me and I would play and hang out with the family my heart truly goes out to the Barnes family luv u ya dearly may God give u peace and healing as you move forward
We will miss you greatly.. Your smile and beautiful spirit. Love Cynthia and Tonya
March 13, 2016 11:34pm
My heart goes out to the Barnes Family for the loss of their loved one, Joyce. I can see her walking on the Mall with that beautiful hair do and beautiful smile. Joyce made the best red beans that I have ever eaten. I say to the family: Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, in all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. I am praying God will comfort you as only He can. Embrace your memories for they will always be with you.
We are going to miss you R.I.H
My sister, my best friend. I walk into your room so many times a day with a big smile, thinking of all the good times we shared. And am sure there will be many days ahead when I will start to your room just to talk as we always did. Thank you for all the trips you inspired us to take together. I learned so much from you, especially your love for others and your unselfish sacrifices to meet their needs, even before your own. You are greatly missed and will always be remembered in heart. Martha
Rip my beautiful god-daughter
Words cannot express my feelings.You are one of a kind. Do giving and loving. You will be so missed .thicko you for your accounting lesson. Just know that Aylani and I will miss you.
Sis. Joyce will be remembered for her love of God, family and others. Memories of her will always include the manner in which she could light up a room with her smile and laughter.
i will miss you mama. You have been there for me when i had none other in my life. I will always remember the good and loving memories that we have made together. I am so grateful that God has placed you in my life when i did not know my real grandmother. You where always there for me and there will be none other to take your place. I miss you every single time i walk in church Sunday and walk in the room and not see you there with a grin on your face and a song in your heart. I miss you on Wednesdays night prayer and teachers meeting and i don’t see you in your spot. I miss you hitting me when i’m in the wrong and hitting momma when she always say something smart. I will never forget the LEFT you have always gave me, James, Da’john, and Ra’shan. You will always have a place in my heart that will never be taken away. I LOVE YOU MOMMA JOYCE SO MUCH . MAY YOU R.I.P