of West Memphis, AR
January 19, 1934 - June 6, 2025
Dorothy Catalina Barnes, 91, of West Memphis, Arkansas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, June 6, 2025 with family by her side. She was the eleventh of eleven children born on January 19, 1934 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Augusta and Justina Catalina. She grew up in Turrell, Arkansas.
Dorothy was a graduate of Turrell High School where she played on the Regional Champion Turrell Rockets basketball team. After high school, Dorothy attended Business College in Memphis, TN.
After completing her studies, Dorothy moved to Memphis and worked as a secretary for Quaker Oats and later Allied Mills. She retired in 2001 from the Crittenden County Juvenile Department after serving as a secretary, juvenile officer and Interim Supervisor.
Dorothy enjoyed watching basketball (Go Grizz!) and events with her Social Butterflies group at St. Michael Catholic Church in West Memphis. Dorothy traveled the world with friends and family. She was always ready for an adventure. Dorothy was proud of her Italian heritage and loved to cook homemade pasta and her coconut cake for her family and friends. Dorothy was very active as a communicant of St Michael Church. She was a long time member of the Infant of Prague Guild. She served on both the St. Michael School Board and Parish Council at various times. She loved her church and her faith.
Survivors include her son, Doyle C. ''Chip'' Barnes, Jr and wife, Heather of West Memphis; Grandchildren include Emily Barnes, her fiance, Charlie Waggoner of Austin, Texas and Alex Barnes of West Memphis. Dorothy leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, Doyle C Barnes, Sr. She is also preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Chester Catalina, Nelson Catalina, Evo Catalina, Mary Stignani, Faye McFarland, Marie Shinabery and Clara Vescovo. She had three siblings who died in infancy.
Her family would like to thank her caregivers in the last year of her life. Ave Maria Home, Bartlett, TN, Trezevant Episcopal Home, Memphis, TN for a year and then Willowbend and Dierkson Hospice, Marion, AR for the last month of her life. The care and compassion shown brought peace to her and her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Michael Catholic Church or St. Michael Catholic School in West Memphis or to your favorite charity.
A visitation will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 6pm to 7:30pm, with a Rosary immediately following at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in West Memphis on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10AM with graveside service at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR
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9 Condolence(s)
Dale Shinabery Farris
Friday, June 13, 2025
Dear Chip,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember dozens of Thanksgiving Dinners with Aunt Dorothy serving her wonderful coconut cake and your Aunt Marie (my mom) sending her home with bowtie cookies. Aunt Dorothy was the youngest of the five Catalina sisters, and while there were good-natured disagreements on who was the best cook, her sisters all agreed Dorothy was the most beautiful.
Sending prayers from Gary, Leslie, and myself,
Dale Shinabery Farris
Susan Larson
Thursday, June 12, 2025
I just heard about this. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Patti Hayne Rainey
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Barnes family. Dorothy was a lovely and kind lady. I enjoyed our occasional visits over the many years I lived in Eastern Arkansas.
May her memory be a blessing.
Donna Kane
Monday, June 9, 2025
Dear Chip
Your mom was a favorite of mine. I know she is smiling in heaven now .
May you be at peace knowing she is resting well. Know you will miss her she taught you well .
Donna
Kelly Krout Henderson
Monday, June 9, 2025
Chip and family,
I am so saddened to learn of your Mother's passing. She was always very kind to me growing up in West Memphis and attending St. Michael's. What a beautiful life she had for 91 years, I know your Dad was waiting for her. Much love and many prayers to you all as you navigate this tremendous loss.
Kelly Krout Henderson
Denise Blackford
Monday, June 9, 2025
I have a lot of great memories from when she worked with my mom at Juvenile Services and through my friendship with Amy. Mom really liked working with her. Prayers to all of her family & friends.
Thomas Sinclair
Monday, June 9, 2025
Aunt Dorothy you will be truly missed down here on this earth! But your sweet soul is now with the Lord upstairs watching over us! Will miss you so much and wanted to let you know I love ya so much! Have a good time cooking coconut cakes with my Nana! I'm so glad you're also reunited with uncle Doyle! You're a great soul and move ya so much! Prayers with the rest of the family while going through this time!
Stewart Dunlop
Monday, June 9, 2025
Mrs Barnes, and Mr Barnes,
Together forever!, God n Jesus n Holy Ghost took You up to Heaven,
You will always be in Our Hearts, truly, always,
Chip and Heather and Kids, You be checking in, say hi to Scotland too!
Mrs Barnes and Mr Barnes I'll love n Miss You n always be there for Your Family,
Till We Meet Again,
In love,
Forever and a Day,
Stewart Dunlop,
I can see You Smile!.
DeWayne Rose
Monday, June 9, 2025
Chip and family,
Peace be with you in this time of loss.