Obituary for Darleen May Barnes

DARLENE MAY BARNES

Darleen May Barnes, 78, of Connersville, passed away early Sunday morning, February 7, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

A daughter of Norman Glenn and Bertha Lavaughn Dunn Harris, Darleen was born on August 2, 1942, in Connersville.

On April 8, 1964, Darleen married Carl Ozias Barnes in West Palm Beach, Florida, and they moved to Connersville in 1967. Mr. Barnes passed away on December 28, 2005.

Darleen was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and in her leisure, enjoyed listening to music, visiting with family and friends, and socializing at Nellis Adult Daycare.

Survivors include three children, Robin Freeman of Greenfield, Rhonda Barnes (companion, Tom Smith) of Connersville, and Carl, Jr. (Debra) Barnes of Connersville; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; five siblings, Richard (Margaret) Harris of Alabama, Larry (Joyce) Harris of Connersville, Tom Harris of Tennessee, Norma Jean (Jerry) McClean of Florida, and Carol Taylor of Crawfordsville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides her husband of 41 years, Carl Barnes, Darleen is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Pamela Barnes; and several brothers and sisters.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m., on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Pastor John Reynolds will officiate. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.