Mary Stein Barnes-Turner was born July 8, 1953 in Batesville, Mississippi to George W. Barnes and Rosie Mae Griffin. A long-time resident of Saginaw, Michigan, she loved the outdoors. Fishing was her favorite thing to do. She loved the peaceful and calming atmosphere of nature while fishing. She would then take that fish and cook it for her family, whom she loved fiercely. More than anything, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was delighted to see them grow up and watch over them. She loved them all equally and whole-heartedly. On Friday, June 15, 2018, Mary gained her wings and transitioned from this life to eternal life, where she is now watching over all of us. Fly high Mary. Job well done.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Barnes and Rosie Mae Griffin, Eddie Mae Page; son, Authur Barnes; grandson, William Parham; sister, Georgia Mae Youngblood; brothers, Willie, Chester, and Johnell Smith, Authur Griffin, Jr; aunt, Brittie Lee Barnes.
She leaves to celebrate her life daughter, Corenthian Barnes; two sons, Joseph and Hubert Barnes; stepmother, Darleane Barnes; seven sisters, Pearlie Mae Hardick, Gloria Clemmons, Mary Bowen, Shirley Watkins, Brenda Page, Angelia Walker, Lisa Page; six brothers, Johnny Lee Youngblood, William, Willie, Calvin, Michael Page, George Barnes; grandchildren, Latoya Bailey, Joseph Barnes, Jr. Demario Barnes Wilson, Mary and Demont Barnes, Maurice, Tervell, Antione Terry, Howard and Ke’Aanna Walker, Te’auna Barnes Swilley, Anterio Patton, Hubert Barnes, Jr., Quintavia Barnes, Da’Jon Clemons, Antonio Vargas, Patreon Williams, Ariana Frazier, Jovantae, Jomar, Jadaya, Jailiayah Barnes, Kyrie and Kyris Hodges; one sister-in-law, Annie Mae Harris; one brother-in-law, Johnny Harris; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including special friends, Jennifer Clemmons, Authur Lee Braxton, Thomas A. Kennedy, and special daughter-in-law, Stacy Diggs.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.
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