Florence A. Barnes Obituary (1924 - 2019)

HENRY- Florence A. Barnes, 94, of Henry, passed away at 6:10 AM on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry. Her funeral service will be at 9 AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Calvert- Johnson Memorial Home, 513 Carroll Street, Henry, Illinois 61537. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Henry Cemetery, Henry. Memorials may be given to Compassus Hospice. Florence was born on July 8, 1924, a daughter to Benjamin and Mabel McDonald Kenyon. She married Chauncey Barnes in Chillicothe on October 5, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1992. Surviving are her son, Jay (Janice) Barnes, Springfield; daughter, Betty Roberts, East Peoria; grandchildren, Tonya (Mike) Vanderpool, East Peoria; Brandi (Brian) LeQuia, Henry; Kristin Roberts, East Peoria; Craig (Carrie) Roberts, Varna; Tara (Clint) Henrikson, Sherman; and Kelly Barnes, Springfield; great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Kylie, and Zachary LeQuia; Karyssa Roberts; Makayla and Emersyn Roberts; Ashton, Alexis and Alison Henrikson; brother, John (Maxine) Kenyon, Lacon. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 1 sister. Florence was a loving wife, mom, and grandma. Not only was she a member of the Low Point Church of the Brethren, but also belonged to the Home Extension, TOPS, and she worked for Schneiders' Orchard for over 40 years. She loved working in her yard, crocheting, and she was most known for her homemade apple pie. She enjoyed cardinals, horses, and card playing.