Nancy Fae Barnes Obituary (1944

Nancy Fae Barnes, 76 of Bloomington passed away at 10 PM on Saturday July 4, 2020 at Arbor Rose of Robinson. Nancy was born May 8, 1944 in Lincoln, IL at Evangelical Deaconess Hospital, the daughter of Alfred and Bessie Prettyman Barnes. She is survived by two sons, Tim (Brandy) Kramme of Parker, Texas, Matt (Kerrie) Kramme of Robinson, six grandchildren, Melody, Caleb, Amelia, Amos, Milaina and Ella as well as one brother Lendall (Priscilla) Barnes of Linn Creek, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Beverly Irving and Sandra Williams. Nancy acquired a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Illinois State University in 1962. She taught secondary education math for one year before making a career in computing with State Farm where she would eventually retire after 31 years of service. Nancy was a member and attended church regularly in the communities she resided including Mason City Christian Church, Centennial Christian Church of Bloomington and Monticello Christian Church. She enjoyed traveling, often with her mother or other family members and friends and particularly her trips with Presley Tours. Nancy had a real spirit of adventure and was very much interested in the persons she knew, always listening, always willing to help, always caring and always full of love. There will be a funeral service for Nancy on Sunday July 12, 2020 at 2 PM at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. Reverend Heather Godsey will officiate. There will be a visitation one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be in Mason City Cemetery in Mason City. The family asks that everyone be respectful of social distancing and take proper precautions while at the Memorial Home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Memorial contributions may be made to Mason City Christian Church, Centennial Christian Church and Monticello Christian Church.