Ruth Vernell Barnes Obituary
We bid farewell to Ruth Vernell Barnes of Madison, Mississippi, born in Tylertown, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 8, 2024 at the age of 90. Ruth Vernell touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles M. Barnes; her parents, Herbert Pope and Bessie Odell Brumfield Pope; and her sister Alice Faye Pope Walters. She is survived by: her sons, Michael Barnes (Kim) of Clinton, MS and Greg Barnes (Karen) of Madison, MS; her grandchildren, Lauren Barnes (Danny) of Nicholasville, KY, Lisa Beck of Birmingham, AL, Alison Langley (Kirsten) of Pensacola, FL, Zachary Barnes (John) of Nicholasville, KY and Jeffrey Rucker (Abbey) of Metairie, LA; and her brother Bobby Pope (Marie) of Tylertown, MS. She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home (412 Beulah Ave, Tylertown, MS 39667). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Sunday, December 15th 2024 at the New Zion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Zion Baptist Church, Tylertown, MS, the St. Catherine's Village Employee Christmas Fund, Madison, MS, or a charity of your choice.
