Bessie Mae Barnes Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bessie Mae Barnes (Goldsboro, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on February 14, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bessie Mae Barnes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christine Monroe (Charmichael) and James McLaurin; her siblings, James Hector McLaurin, Clifton McLaurin, Margaret McLaurin Uzzell and Maggie McLaurin Kornegay; and her husband Alton Barnes.
She is survived by: her family Bessie; her children, Angela Moore Reid (James) of Winston Salem, NC. and Rozell Barnes of Winston Salem, NC.; her grandchildren, Nakela (Geoff), Julius (Nicki), Jaqui (Scoot), Dereka (Marcus) and Bria (Tim); her great grandchildren, Sydni, Ryan, Myles, John Alton, Bailey, Chason, Chandler and Grace; and her sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Barnes (Alfred) and Annie McLaurin (Clifton).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Howell Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel (1500 Wayne Memorial Dr, Goldsboro, NC 27534). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
