By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, September 8, 2019

    12 to 2 p.m.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home

    Albion, IL

  • Service

    Sunday, September 8, 2019

    2 p.m.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home

    Albion, IL

    Burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    Edna “Ruth” Barnes, 92, of Albion, Illinois entered the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on September 3, 2019.

    Loved and known as Mom or MeMe to many, she is survived by son Gene, daughter Gayla, sister Frances, several nieces and nephews, and 42 grandchildren/great-grandchildren, her pride and joy that kept her very busy. She started her week with church on Sunday; being a member of Little Prairie Christian Church, then off to attend many of the grandchildren’s sporting events-having enough gum in her purse for the entire crowd. She never missed going to Paula’s on hair day followed by picking up the bargains at the local IGA and she always had fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the freezer just waiting to share with conversation and a good cup of coffee. More than anything she loved her job of many years at Lovins Pharmacy. You would find her there smiling, talking to and taking care of customers, while making certain every greeting card was straight and in the proper slot.

    Today, she is celebrating and reunited with husband Donnie (PaPa), son Jerry, and sisters Elsie and Mary that preceded her.

    Visitation will be held Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery.

    Memorials may be made to the Edwards County Senior Citizens Center, and envelopes will be available at the service.

    Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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8 Condolences
 
  1. Connie Hocking / September 4, 2019 at 11:59 am

    Prayers for the family. A smile ever time I saw hers. Missed by many.🙏🏻🌹

  2. Terri and Chuck Hilgeman / September 4, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    So very sorry….Her smile was ever constant …and her words always kind…Prayers for you all…xoxoxo ❤

  3. Linda Saxe / September 4, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    Gene, Gayle and family, your mother was a wonderful lady. I always enjoyed talking with her. My condolences to all of the family.

  4. Myrna Mason / September 4, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    My sympathy to Gayla, Gene and family. I always enjoyed talking with your mother when I saw her. She will be missed.

  5. Flora Williams / September 4, 2019 at 4:02 pm

    Gayla and Gene, So sorry for your loss of beautiful and caring Lady.Your mom will always be remembered for her smile. Prayer for the upcoming days my friend. Xoxo Flora

  6. Judy and Dan Bosecker / September 4, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    Ruth was part of My Neal Family, My Dad’s first cousin.
    She loved My Dad, My Uncle Vernon and My Aunt Trula, now they are all together having a big Neal Reunion. 🕊🌹🕊, Love Dan and Judy Bosecker

  7. Jim Chismar / September 6, 2019 at 12:07 am

    Gayla and Gene: My deepest condolences to you, your family, and the extended Barnes’ families on the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Ruth for many years at Lovins Pharmacy. She was a wonderful person who was cheerful, and always greeted one with a smile and a kind word. I am forever grateful to have known her, and I know she will be truly missed by her many friends and family. With Sympathy, Jim Chismar – Naperville, IL.

  8. Rose. Clark / September 13, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Gayla, so sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and your family. She always had a smile and a caring thought to share.

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