of Little Rock, AR
July 31, 1928 - January 4, 2020
Martha Mae Barnes was born July 31, 1928 and passed away January 4, 2020 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Thomas H. Barnes, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Dr. Thomas Michael Barnes (Jane), her daughter Pam Barnes Essary (Bryan), her grandchildren Dr. Alyson Fish (Mike), Stacy Barnes, Christen Essary (Brian), Kelly Benton (Mat), Joshua Nowell, Allison Courtois (David) and 13 great-grandchildren.
If you combined every rhinestone, sequin and ruffle in the state, you would never be able to compete with Martha's collection of baubles. She loved gospel music, traveling the world and decorating for holidays. When her husband went off to fight in Korea, she prayed. When her family was sick or troubled, she prayed. When she and her husband were being held hostage by armed robbers, she prayed. When things were great and she was blessed, she prayed. And it paid off, because as she grew older and her body failed her, Jesus' promise was fulfilled and she was made anew. She joined her beloved and handsome husband Tom, her siblings and parents in heaven for endless worship and revival - and she learned that heaven was even better than a Southern Baptist Convention. Please join us in your Sunday's best hat for a celebration of life.
A funeral service will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020. A celebration of life will be held an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at 3:00 p.m. at Monette Memorial Cemetery in Monette, Arkansas.
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10 Condolence(s)
Becky Trehy
Friday, January 10, 2020
We lived next door to Miss Martha and Dr Tom, in the early 60’s. it was a great time in our lives. I had lots of fun playing barbies with Pam and sneaking into Mikes room to look at his records when he wasn’t home. Miss Martha always made me feel welcome. I’m sure she and Dr. Tom are smiling down on you all. (Becky Clark).
Ann Palmer
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with Martha's family.
Ann Palmer
George And Helen Voehringer and family
Monday, January 6, 2020
Michael and Pam,
Sincere Condolences to you and family on the passing of your Mother. She is now resting in eternal peace. We join the prayerful
Chorus that will be heard in n Heaven on her arrival. God Bless Her Soul.
Billy&Millie Brown
Monday, January 6, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good memories.
Billy&Millie Brown
Monday, January 6, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good memories.
Richard Michael Adams
Sunday, January 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss and I will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer
Kirk snd Laura Stewart
Sunday, January 5, 2020
We send our prayers to that entire Barnes family.
Renita Wilbon
Sunday, January 5, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss 😥 you and your family are in my prayers ðŸ™
Michael and Sylvia Hensley
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Praying for the family.
Nancy Pardon
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Our Prayers are with you and Brian and your children and grandchildren!She's home now and thankful to know where she's at! God Bless Y'all! Love you! Carl Wayne and Nancy Pardon